Personal Care Aide

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Aide to provide essential support and assistance to individuals in various care settings, including senior living communities, home health environments, and group homes. In this vital role, you will help residents and clients maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life by delivering personalized care tailored to their unique needs. Your energetic approach and attentive nature will ensure a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment for those you serve. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while developing valuable skills in patient care and support.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents or clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support.
• Monitor patients’ health status by observing vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration; report any concerns promptly.
• Support medication administration following proper protocols and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelines to ensure privacy and safety.
• Help with meal preparation and feeding to promote proper nutrition and hydration tailored to individual dietary needs.
• Utilize patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts or manual handling techniques to ensure safe movement of residents with mobility challenges.
• Maintain a clean environment by performing light housekeeping duties like cleaning patient areas, laundry, and ensuring overall hygiene standards are met.
• Document care plans, patient observations, and progress notes accurately while respecting residents’ rights and confidentiality.
• Provide emotional support through active listening, engaging in meaningful conversations, and fostering a caring atmosphere.
• Assist with transportation for appointments or community outings using appropriate personal transportation assistance methods.
• Support residents with neurodevelopmental or developmental disabilities by implementing specialized care strategies aligned with individual care plans.
• Other Duties as assigned

Experience

Candidates should have prior experience working in healthcare or caregiving roles such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health agencies, or group homes. Experience working with individuals with dementia—including Alzheimer's care—and those requiring memory or hospice care is highly valued. Familiarity with patient observation techniques, medication administration, CPR/First Aid certification, and the use of mobility aids like Hoyer lifts is preferred. Ideal applicants will demonstrate excellent communication skills for client interaction and team collaboration while adhering to HIPAA regulations. Experience supporting individuals with autism or intellectual disabilities—alongside general senior care—is advantageous. A background in manual handling, patient transfer methods, and providing compassionate caregiving in diverse environments will set candidates apart.

Join us to be part of a team committed to enriching lives through dedicated personal support!

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2.0 – 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

Experience:

• Personal assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Clinton, NC 28328 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person