Overview
Join our compassionate team as a Caregiver/Personal Assistant, where your dedication and attention to detail will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you support. This role offers an energizing opportunity to provide personalized care, promote independence, and enhance quality of life for individuals across various care settings. Whether assisting with daily activities, monitoring health, or offering emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment. We are committed to paying all team members fairly for their valuable contributions and ensuring a supportive work atmosphere.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct personal care assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support
- Assist with patient monitoring by observing vital signs, medication administration, and overall health status in accordance with care plans
- Support residents or clients with meal preparation, feeding, and nutritional needs while adhering to dietary restrictions and preferences
- Utilize proper manual handling techniques and patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts or other assistive devices to ensure safety during mobility tasks
- Maintain accurate documentation of care activities, medication records, and progress notes while respecting privacy standards such as HIPAA regulations
- Support individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, dementia (including Alzheimer’s and memory care), autism spectrum disorder, or developmental disabilities through personalized engagement and supervision
- Assist with home & community care tasks including transportation to appointments, light housekeeping like cleaning, and ensuring a safe environment at all times
Requirements
- Prior experience working in group homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health environments is highly preferred
- Knowledge of patient observation techniques, vital signs measurement, medication administration, and first aid/CPR certification required
- Familiarity with dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, hospice care, and managing residents’ <PERSON> needs is advantageous
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and use patient transfer equipment such as Hoyer lifts or transfer belts
- Strong communication skills for effective client interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities or neurodevelopmental disorders including autism or intellectual disabilities support is desirable
- Valid training in HIPAA compliance to ensure confidentiality of patient information
- Flexibility to work in various settings including senior care facilities or home & community environments
Join us in delivering exceptional caregiving that empowers individuals to live their best lives. Your compassion combined with your skills will create lasting positive impacts—every day is an opportunity to make a difference!
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
