Job Summary
At Era Life Care, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for seniors while preserving their independence, dignity, and individuality. As a Personal Care Aide, you will provide compassionate, one-on-one support to seniors in the comfort of their own homes, helping them maintain a safe, healthy, and fulfilling lifestyle. In this rewarding role, you'll build meaningful relationships with clients while assisting with their daily needs and promoting their overall well-being. Your care and companionship will make a lasting difference in helping seniors live with purpose, comfort, and confidence every day.
Duties
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.
- Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements and assist with meal consumption as needed.
- Utilize patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts or manual handling techniques to ensure safe movement of residents.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light housekeeping tasks and ensuring infection control protocols are followed.
- Provide emotional support and companionship, fostering a positive environment that promotes dignity and independence.
- Document care activities accurately in compliance with healthcare standards and communicate effectively with team members about resident needs.
Skills
- Proven experience working in group homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health settings.
- Strong knowledge of patient observation, monitoring vital signs, and recognizing signs of distress or deterioration.
- Familiarity with dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, and supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental or developmental disabilities.
- Ability to assist with ADLs using appropriate patient transfer methods and manual handling techniques.
- Excellent communication skills for effective client interaction and documentation of care activities.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality and privacy of resident information.
- Ability to perform light housekeeping tasks including cleaning and meal preparation in accordance with health standards.
- CPR and First Aid certification are highly desirable to respond effectively during emergencies.
Join our team as a Weekend Caregiver to provide vital support that enhances the quality of life for our residents while developing rewarding relationships built on trust, compassion, and professionalism.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- HCA (Required)
- TB Test (Required)
Work Location: In person
