Job Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Personal Care Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring compassionate, personalized support. In this vital role, you will provide essential assistance with daily activities, promote independence, and ensure a safe, comfortable environment for residents across various care settings. Your energetic and caring approach will help foster a positive atmosphere where clients feel valued and supported every step of the way. This paid position offers an opportunity to develop your caregiving skills while contributing to the well-being of those in need.
Duties
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, light house work, and mobility support.
- Monitor patient health and reporting back with concerns.
- Support clients with meal preparation, feeding, and ensuring proper nutrition tailored to individual dietary needs.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering a respectful and engaging environment.
- Maintain cleanliness of clients home through regular cleaning and sanitation practices to promote hygiene and safety.
- Support clients with cognitive impairments such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease through specialized memory care techniques and personalized approaches.
Skills
- Proven experience working with individuals with disabilities, developmental or neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism and intellectual disabilities support.
- Strong knowledge of patient observation, and first aid practices.
- Familiarity with care plans, HIPAA compliance, and home care standards.
- Experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or in home environments is highly desirable.
- Ability to perform light housekeeping and maintain a clean environment.
- Excellent communication skills for client interaction and teamwork within a caregiving setting.
- Demonstrated ability to be a self starter.
Join us in providing compassionate care that enriches lives! We value energetic individuals committed to making a positive impact through dedicated caregiving—whether supporting seniors in geriatrics or assisting individuals with complex health needs. This is a paid opportunity designed to empower your growth as a caregiver while delivering exceptional service to those who need it most.
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work every weekend for 3-5 hours?
Ability to Commute:
- Springfield, MO 65803 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
