Personal Care Assistant

Overview

Join our Sunflower Companions team as a Personal Care Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring support with daily activities and personal care. This vital role involves providing respectful, attentive assistance to promote independence, safety, and well-being within various care settings in the home environments. We are dedicated to fostering a positive, supportive atmosphere where your dedication and skills directly enhance the quality of life for those you serve. All positions are paid.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using proper manual handling and patient transfer methods like Hoyer lifts, sit to stand lifts and gait belt useage.
• Monitor patients’ health by taking vital signs, observing changes in condition, and reporting findings accurately while respecting residents’ rights and privacy under HIPAA regulations.
• Support medication administration and help implement personalized care plans tailored to each individual’s needs.
• Prepare nutritious meals and assist with meal consumption, ensuring dietary restrictions and preferences are met.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to promote mental well-being while engaging clients in social activities or hobbies.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment through routine cleaning tasks and adhering to infection control protocols.
• Document care activities thoroughly in compliance with healthcare standards and communicate effectively with team members about patient status or concerns.

Skills

• Proven experience working with individuals with disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders such as Alzheimer's and ALS, or seniors requiring geriatrics or dementia care.
• Strong patient observation skills to detect changes in condition or behavior promptly.
• Knowledge of care techniques including assisting with ADLs, patient transfer methods, manual handling, and the use of equipment like Hoyer lifts.
• Familiarity with medication administration, vital signs monitoring, first aid, CPR certification, and HIPAA compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and healthcare teams while demonstrating empathy and professionalism.
• Experience working in home settings is highly desirable.
• Capable of heavy lifting when necessary and maintaining safety standards during patient transfers or mobility assistance.

Join us in delivering exceptional personal care that empowers individuals to live healthier, happier lives and keeping the elderly at home as long as possible. Your dedication can truly transform everyday moments into meaningful experiences for those you serve.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Work Location: In person