Overview
Join our compassionate team as a Personal Care Aide and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring support with daily activities. In this vital role, you will provide personalized assistance, ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity for residents in various care settings. Whether working in assisted living, nursing homes, or home & community care environments, you will be a trusted partner in promoting well-being and independence.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting to promote comfort and hygiene.
- Monitor patient health by taking vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature; observe and report any changes or concerns promptly.
- Support medication administration following care plans and HIPAA regulations to ensure safe and accurate delivery of treatments.
- Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and assist with meal consumption to promote proper nutrition.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light cleaning duties and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Use specialized equipment such as Hoyer lifts or resident’s <PERSON> to safely transfer individuals with mobility challenges or disabilities.
- Document care activities accurately in compliance with HIPAA standards and assist in updating care plans regularly.
Experience
- Prior experience working in assisted living, nursing homes, or home health care is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with patient observation techniques, dementia care (including Alzheimer’s and memory care), and hospice support enhances your ability to provide empathetic care.
- Hands-on experience with medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and emergency response procedures such as CPR and first aid is essential.
- Knowledge of working with individuals with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or other special needs is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to perform heavy lifting safely and operate mobility aids like Hoyer lifts or wheelchairs.
- Experience in creating or following personalized care plans while maintaining strict confidentiality under HIPAA guidelines is important.
- A background in long-term care or home & community care environments will help you excel in this role. Join us if you are passionate about providing dedicated support that enhances quality of life for those we serve! Your caring attitude combined with your skills can truly transform everyday moments into meaningful experiences for residents and clients alike.
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
