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 vital role offers an opportunity to provide respectful, personalized assistance that promotes independence, dignity, and well-being. Whether working in a home setting, assisted living facility, or group home environment, you will be an essential part of creating a safe, caring atmosphere for those in your care. Your dedication will help enhance quality of life through attentive support and compassionate service.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using proper manual handling techniques such as Hoyer lifts and patient transfer methods
• Monitor patients’ health by observing vital signs, medication administration, and overall condition to ensure safety and well-being
• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and assist with meal planning and preparation
• Support patients with mobility and transfers using appropriate equipment while ensuring safety protocols are followed in accordance with HIPAA regulations and resident rights
• Maintain detailed care plans, document patient progress, and communicate effectively with healthcare teams about changes in condition or needs
• Provide companionship and emotional support to promote mental health, especially for those experiencing dementia, Alzheimer's, or other neurodevelopmental disorders
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning living areas to ensure a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in group homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or home health environments is highly preferred
• Knowledge of patient observation techniques, dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, hospice care, and autism support enhances your ability to deliver specialized care
• Certification in CPR and First Aid is required; additional certifications such as HIPAA training or medication administration are advantageous
• Ability to lift heavy objects safely and assist with manual handling tasks; experience working with residents requiring Hoyer lifts or patient transfer methods is a plus
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with clients, families, and healthcare professionals while respecting residents’ rights
• Familiarity with care plans, patient monitoring protocols, and assisting with ADLs ensures comprehensive support for individuals with disabilities or developmental disabilities support needs
• A compassionate attitude combined with reliability and professionalism is essential for success in this role

Pay: $2,100.00 - $2,450.00 per week

Work Location: In person