What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant position at Bamboo Heart Home Care?
Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated In Home Caregiver to provide essential support to individuals with special care needs. This role involves assisting clients in their daily activities, ensuring their safety, and promoting their overall well-being in a comfortable home environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with people with disabilities and possess strong interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with clients and their families.
Duties
- Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance the quality of life for clients.
- Monitor patient health by observing and reporting any changes in condition or behavior.
- Implement care plans tailored to individual client needs, including those with dementia or other cognitive impairments.
- Ensure a safe living environment by performing light housekeeping duties and maintaining cleanliness.
- Assist clients with mobility and transportation as needed, including heavy lifting when required.
- Administer first aid and CPR as necessary in emergency situations.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a group home setting or working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
- Certification in CPR and First Aid is highly desirable.
- Strong ability to assist individuals with varying levels of physical and mental abilities.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others are essential traits for this role.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting tasks as required by client needs.
- Familiarity with patient monitoring techniques is an asset.
Join our team of dedicated caregivers and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Paradise Valley, AZ 85028 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Paradise Valley, AZ 85028: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23