Personal Care Aide

Overview
Join our compassionate team as a Personal Care Aide, where your dedication and caring nature will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring assistance with daily activities. In this vital role, you will provide personalized support to promote independence, safety, and well-being in various care settings such as assisted living facilities, nursing homes, group homes, and home care environments. Your efforts will help create a warm, respectful atmosphere where clients feel valued and supported every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support.
• Monitor patients’ health by taking vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration; report any changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
• Support medication administration following care plans while adhering to HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and assist with meal consumption when necessary.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning patient areas and ensuring sanitation standards are met.
• Observe and document patient conditions, behaviors, and progress; communicate effectively with team members to coordinate care plans.
• Utilize specialized equipment like Hoyer lifts or resident’s <PERSON> to safely transfer clients with mobility challenges or disabilities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to foster a positive environment for residents or clients with dementia, Alzheimer’s, autism, or other developmental disabilities.
• Support hospice or memory care needs by implementing specialized techniques for comfort and safety.
• Follow all safety protocols including CPR and First Aid procedures; participate in ongoing training to stay current with best practices in patient care.

Skills

• Proven experience in home health, assisted living, nursing home settings or group homes; familiarity with long-term care environments is highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of patient observation techniques, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and care plan implementation.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely using equipment like Hoyer lifts; physically capable of assisting residents with mobility needs.
• Excellent communication skills for working effectively with clients, families, and healthcare teams while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
• Compassionate demeanor with a genuine desire to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities or age-related conditions.
• Experience working with individuals who have dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities; understanding of specialized memory care techniques is preferred.
• Basic housekeeping skills including cleaning and maintaining a hygienic environment for residents’ safety.
• Knowledge of CPR certification and first aid procedures; willingness to participate in ongoing training sessions. Join us in providing exceptional personal care that empowers individuals to live healthier, happier lives! Your dedication can truly transform everyday moments into meaningful experiences for those you serve.

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person