Personal Care Assistant

Job Summary

Join our compassionate team as a Personal Care Assistant, where your dedication and empathy will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring support with daily activities and personal care. In this vital role, you will provide respectful, attentive assistance to promote independence, dignity, and well-being for residents across various care settings. Your energetic approach and commitment to quality care will help create a warm, safe environment for those you serve.

Duties

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support
• Monitor patient health by observing vital signs, reporting changes, and maintaining accurate documentation in care plans
• Support medication administration following HIPAA guidelines and prescribed schedules
• Prepare nutritious meals aligned with dietary needs and assist residents during meal times to promote proper nutrition
• Operate patient transfer equipment such as Hoyer lifts and ensure safe manual handling during patient transfers
• Maintain cleanliness of residents’ living spaces through regular cleaning and sanitation practices
• Provide emotional support through active communication, companionship, and engagement in recreational activities

Requirements

• Prior experience working in group homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health environments is highly preferred
• Knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, and hospice care practices
• Experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities is advantageous
• Ability to perform patient observation and monitor vital signs accurately
• Certification in CPR and First Aid is required; additional training in manual handling and patient transfer methods is a plus
• Strong understanding of resident’s rights and confidentiality under HIPAA regulations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to support diverse populations including geriatrics and neurodevelopmental disorders
• Physical ability to lift heavy objects safely and perform manual handling tasks as needed

Embark on a rewarding career where your caring nature fuels positive change! We are committed to providing paid positions that value your skills while offering opportunities for growth in the vibrant field of personal caregiving. Join us to make a lasting impact—your compassion can transform lives!

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• PCA/CNA: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

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

Work Location: In person