We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Personal Care Assistant to support clients living with physical, emotional, or cognitive impairments. In this role the Personal Care Assistant will assist the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities at the person's home or in a care facility. Duties performed at a place of residence may include keeping house (making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes) and preparing meals. May advise families, the elderly, convalescents, and persons with disabilities regarding such things as nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.

To ensure success as a Personal Care Assistant, you should possess knowledge of 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing immobile, recovering, or frail clients with support, company, and comfort.
• Dispensing medications, administering treatments, and assisting with exercise routines as prescribed.
• Reporting changes in the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of clients to relevant parties.
• Providing support with personal hygiene, including bathroom visits, bathing, dressing, and brushing teeth.
• Engaging clients in suitable activities, such as playing games, taking walks, or having conversations.
• Performing basic housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, and preparing meals.
• Assisting clients with household finances, bills, and payments, as well as running errands.
• Accompanying clients on outings and arranging transportation to medical appointments.
• Providing mobility support, including assistance with walking aids and wheelchairs.
• Maintaining a hygienic, tidy, and safe environment.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be 20 yrs. of age or older.
• A current certificate in standard first aid and CPR.
• A valid Driver’s License with a minimum of 2yrs driving experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Direct Care Worker (i.e., Nursing home, Hospital or Acute Care Rehab), must have training with Mechanical lifts (required)
• Ability to work independently.
• Compassionate, patient, and caring nature and contribute to a positive living environment.
• Able to work in a stressful environment.
• Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations.
• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Must have Reliable Transportation
• Knowledge of best practices in providing personal care
• Ability to perform housekeeping tasks, prepare meals, pay household bills, and run errands.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a caring approach
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to maintain a tidy and safe living environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, presenting information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay

Experience:

• Caregiving: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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