Caregiver/Personal Care Assistant

Overview

Join our compassionate team as a Caregiver/Personal Care Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring support with daily activities and personal care. This energetic role offers the opportunity to provide essential assistance in a variety of settings, including assisted living facilities, nursing homes, group homes, and home care environments. You will be a vital part of promoting independence, dignity, and well-being for those you serve. We are committed to paying all our dedicated caregivers fairly for their valuable work and ensuring a supportive environment where your skills can shine.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents or clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support
• Monitor vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature to ensure health and safety
• Support individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease through specialized memory care techniques and behavior management strategies
• Administer medications accurately following prescribed schedules and protocols
• Operate manual handling equipment like Hoyer lifts safely to prevent injury during transfers
• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs and assist with feeding when necessary
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards by performing light housekeeping tasks and sanitation routines
• Implement care plans designed by healthcare professionals and document care activities and communicate updates to healthcare teams effectively
• Support residents’ emotional well-being through active engagement, companionship, and social activities

Qualifications

• Prior experience 3+ years in assisted living, nursing homes, home/community care or group homes is highly preferred.
• CNA or HHA training and/or certification is highly valued
• Knowledge of ADLs assistance, medication administration, memory care, geriatrics, and behavior management techniques
• Vali...