Personal Care Aide

Job Summary

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 settings such as assisted living facilities, group homes, and private residences. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a warm, respectful environment where clients feel valued and cared for every day.

Duties

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support
• Monitor patient health by taking vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature; observe and report any changes in condition
• Support medication administration following care plans and HIPAA confidentiality standards
• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and assist with meal consumption when necessary
• Maintain a clean and safe environment through regular cleaning tasks and proper infection control procedures
• Use specialized equipment like Hoyer lifts or transfer belts to safely assist with mobility and transfers
• Document care activities accurately in compliance with healthcare regulations and care plans

Experience

• Prior experience working in assisted living, nursing homes, or home & community care environments is highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience providing patient observation, dementia care, Alzheimer's care, or memory care services
• Familiarity with working with individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorders
• Knowledge of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and basic nursing skills such as CPR and first aid certification
• Experience with care planning, patient monitoring, and working within HIPAA guidelines is advantageous
• Ability to perform heavy lifting when necessary...