Caregiver/Personal Assistant

Overview

Join our compassionate team as a Caregiver/Personal Assistant, where your dedication will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring personalized care and support. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to provide essential assistance with daily activities, health monitoring, and emotional well-being in a nurturing environment. We are committed to fostering a positive, respectful workplace that values your skills and compassion. Whether working in a home setting, assisted living facility, or group home, you will be an integral part of enhancing quality of life for those you serve.

Duties

• Provide personal care assistance including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support to residents or clients.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as meal preparation, medication administration, and light housekeeping to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and observe changes in health status, reporting any concerns promptly to healthcare professionals.
• Support residents with memory care needs, including dementia and Alzheimer’s care, ensuring their safety and comfort through specialized techniques.
• Utilize patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts and manual handling techniques to ensure safe mobility and transfer of individuals with varying needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care plans, patient progress, and incident reports while adhering to HIPAA regulations for confidentiality.
• Provide transportation assistance for appointments or community outings, ensuring safe travel for all clients.

Experience

• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, or developmental disabilities is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient observation techniques, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring.
• Experience in home health care, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living communities or hospice care environments.
• Familiarity with specialized care such as Alzheimer’s/dementia/memory care and resident’s rights advocacy.
• Hands-on experience with patient transfer equipment like Hoyer lifts and understanding of manual handling safety procedures.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid is required; additional certifications in HIPAA compliance or caregiving are advantageous.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members while demonstrating empathy, patience, and professionalism.

Embark on a rewarding career where your caregiving skills directly impact lives positively! We seek energetic individuals passionate about providing exceptional patient-centered care in diverse settings—your compassion can truly transform someone’s day!

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12.0 per week

Work Location: In person