Personal Care Assistant

Job Summary

Join our compassionate team as a Personal Care Assistant, where your dedication and caring nature will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring support with daily activities. In this vital role, you will provide personalized assistance to promote independence, safety, and well-being in various care settings such as home health, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and group homes. Your energy and enthusiasm will help create a warm, respectful environment that empowers clients to live their best lives every day.

Duties

• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support
• Monitor patient health by observing vital signs and reporting any changes to healthcare professionals
• Support medication administration following care plans and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for patient privacy
• Prepare nutritious meals and assist with meal planning tailored to individual dietary needs
• Facilitate patient transfer using manual handling techniques and equipment such as Hoyer lifts or patient transfer methods
• Maintain a clean and safe environment through regular cleaning duties and adherence to infection control protocols
• Provide emotional support and engage clients in meaningful activities to promote mental well-being, including dementia, Alzheimer’s, memory care, or autism-related needs

Skills

• Proven experience working with individuals with disabilities, developmental or intellectual disabilities, or neurodevelopmental disorders
• Strong knowledge of patient observation, monitoring vital signs, and recognizing signs of distress or deterioration
• Familiarity with care plans, medication reminders, HIPAA compliance, and resident’s rights in healthcare settings
• Ability to perform assisted living tasks such as assisting with ADLs, personal transportation assistance, and patient transfers safely
• Competence in CPR, first aid, heavy lifting, manual handling techniques, and emergency response procedures
• Excellent communication skills for client interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams
• Experience working in group homes, nursing homes, home health environments or hospice care is highly desirable

Join us in providing compassionate care that transforms lives! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while ensuring a rewarding work environment. All positions are paid roles that value your dedication to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve.

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 48.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person