Loving Hands Home Healthcare
Caregiver/Personal Care Assistant
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Job Description
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 vital role offers an opportunity to provide high-quality, respectful, and personalized care in various settings such as assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health environments. We are dedicated to fostering a positive and empowering work environment where your skills help enhance independence and well-being for those you serve. All positions are paid, reflecting the value of your dedication and expertise.
Duties
- Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting to promote comfort and dignity
- Support residents with mobility using appropriate patient transfer methods and equipment such as Hoyer lifts, ensuring safety during movement
- Monitor patients’ vital signs, observe health status changes, and document findings accurately in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and assist with meal consumption when necessary
- Administer medication following prescribed care plans and ensure proper documentation of medication administration
- Maintain a clean and safe environment through regular cleaning duties and infection control practices
- Provide companionship, engage clients in meaningful activities, and support mental health through attentive communication and emotional support
Qualifications
- Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, or in senior care settings such as assisted living or nursing homes is highly preferred
- Knowledge of patient observation techniques, dementia care including Alzheimer’s and memory care, and experience working with residents’ rights is essential
- Certification or training in CPR, First Aid, manual handling, and HIPAA compliance is required or highly desirable
- Demonstrated ability to assist with ADLs, patient transfer methods, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and healthcare teams
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and handle manual tasks required for patient transfers or mobility assistance
- Experience working with individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities is a plus
Embark on a rewarding career where your caregiving skills foster independence while providing compassionate support. We value your dedication to improving lives through attentive personal care—apply today to become an integral part of our caring community!
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid training
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
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