Personal Care Assistant

Job Summary

Join our dedicated team as a Personal Care Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring support with daily activities and personal care. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, respectful assistance to promote independence, safety, and well-being. Whether working in a residential facility, assisted living community, or providing home health services, your energetic and caring approach will help clients thrive in a supportive environment. This paid position offers an opportunity to develop your caregiving skills while making a positive impact every day.

Duties

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support
• Monitor patients’ health by observing vital signs and overall condition, reporting changes promptly to healthcare professionals
• Support medication administration following care plans and HIPAA regulations to ensure privacy and safety
• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and assist with meal consumption as needed
• Use proper manual handling techniques and patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts to ensure safety during movement
• Maintain cleanliness of client living spaces through regular cleaning and sanitation practices
• Provide personal transportation assistance for appointments, errands, or community activities

Skills

• Prior experience working in group homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health environments is highly valued
• Strong patient observation skills to detect changes in condition or behavior promptly
• Knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, and hospice care practices
• Ability to assist with ADLs and provide direct support with compassion and professionalism
• Familiarity with care plans, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and patient monitoring techniques
• Experience working with individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or neurodevelopmental disorders is a plus
• Competence in emergency response procedures such as CPR and first aid certification
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and use patient transfer equipment like Hoyer lifts effectively
• Excellent client communication skills to foster trust and understanding in diverse populations
• Knowledge of resident’s rights and HIPAA compliance to uphold confidentiality and dignity at all times

Join us if you’re passionate about caregiving and eager to develop your skills in a supportive environment that values your dedication. This role offers meaningful work that directly enhances the quality of life for those we serve—apply today to become an essential part of our compassionate team!

Pay: $14.50 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA 19152 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person