Overview
Join our compassionate team as a Personal Care Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring dedicated support. In this vital role, you will provide personalized assistance to promote independence, safety, and well-being. Whether working in a group home, assisted living facility, or providing home health care, your caring attitude and proactive approach will help create a nurturing environment for those in your care. This paid position offers an opportunity to develop your skills while making a positive impact every day.
Duties
- Assist residents or clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting to ensure comfort and dignity.
- Support patients with mobility needs using equipment such as Hoyer lifts and manual handling techniques to promote safety during transfers.
- Monitor patient health by taking vital signs, observing for changes, and reporting findings according to care plans and HIPAA regulations.
- Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements and assist with feeding when necessary.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light cleaning duties and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Support medication administration under supervision, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to care plans.
- Engage with individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, dementia, or neurodevelopmental disorders through direct support activities that foster independence and social engagement.
Qualifications
- Prior experience working in group homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health environments is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of patient observation techniques, dementia care, Alzheimer's care, memory care, and hospice care practices.
- Familiarity with medical equipment such as Hoyer lifts and knowledge of vital signs monitoring.
- Ability to perform manual handling tasks including heavy lifting while maintaining safety standards.
- Strong communication skills for working effectively with residents, families, and healthcare teams.
- Certification in CPR and First Aid is required; additional certifications such as HIPAA training are a plus.
- Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities or neurodevelopmental disorders is advantageous.
Join us in delivering compassionate care that enhances quality of life! We are committed to providing paid opportunities where your dedication makes a real difference—helping individuals thrive in safe and supportive environments every day.
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
