JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Care Assistant AVON
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for a compassionate personal care assistant to support clients living with physical, emotional, and/or cognitive impairments. Your duties will include performing basic housekeeping duties, assisting with personal hygiene, and providing companionship.
To ensure success as a personal care assistant, you should possess experience in a similar role and knowledge of the best practices in providing personal care. Ultimately, a first-class Personal Care Assistant will be someone who prioritizes the wellbeing of clients and demonstrates a caring approach.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must have completed Personal Care training and competency.
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Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
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Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
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Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
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Must be 18 years of age or older.
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Must have a vehicle.
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Must have a valid/current driver’s license, car registration and car insurance.
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Successful clearance of background checks.
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Basic computer skills.
REQUIREMENTS:
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CPR/First Aid Certifications within 30 days of hire (Required).
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Personal care assistant certificate and/or CNA or equivalent.
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High school diploma or equivalent.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assist clients with personal hygiene, including shower, tub or bed baths, oral care, hair and skin care.
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Assist clients in the use of toilet facilities, including bed pans, and commode.
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Assist clients in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as a component.
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Assist clients with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable.
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Meal preparation / cooking and feeding, when required.
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Light housekeeping includes dusting, laundry (clients).
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Assist with prescribed exercises when the client and the aid have been instructed by the appropriate health professional.
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Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior or appearance to the supervisor or the coordinator.
Document services delivered in accordance with Home Care policies and procedures.
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LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
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Ability to participate in physical activity.
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Ability to work for extended periods while standing and being involved in physical activity.
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Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
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Able to lift at least 50lbs.
