Personal Care Aide

Job Summary

Join our compassionate team as a Personal Care Aide and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring support with daily activities and personal care. In this energetic and rewarding role, you will provide essential assistance to residents in various care settings, promoting independence, dignity, and well-being. Your dedication will help create a warm, safe, and respectful environment where each individual feels valued and cared for. This paid position offers an opportunity to develop your caregiving skills while making a positive impact on the community.

Duties

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support using proper patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts and manual handling techniques
• Monitor patient health by taking vital signs, observing changes in condition, and reporting findings accurately to nursing staff
• Support medication administration following care plans and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for patient privacy and confidentiality
• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and assist with meal consumption as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light cleaning duties and ensuring infection control protocols are followed
• Provide emotional support through active communication, companionship, and engagement tailored to residents’ preferences and needs
• Assist with transportation for appointments or community outings using appropriate personal transportation methods

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in group homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health environments is highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to observe patients carefully and recognize changes in condition or behavior
• Knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, hospice care, and supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental or developmental disabilities is advantageous
• Experience with patient monitoring, medication assistance, manual handling equipment such as Hoyer lifts, and patient transfer techniques is desirable
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with residents, families, and healthcare teams
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and assist with assisting residents with mobility challenges
• Compassionate attitude with a commitment to respecting residents’ rights and promoting their independence
• Must be able to pass a required background check and drug screening

Join us in delivering exceptional care that enriches lives! We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where your caregiving talents can flourish while positively impacting those we serve. This position is paid because your dedication deserves recognition offering you the chance to grow professionally while making a real difference every day.

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Referral program

Work Location: On the road