What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant position at Eminence Home Care?
Job Description
We are seeking a Personal Care Assistant to join our team at Eminence Home Care of Maryland. As a Personal Care Assistant, you will provide direct care and support to patients in their homes or in a healthcare facility.
Duties:
- Assist clients with personal care activities such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assist with mobility and transfer of patients.
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks, including laundry and cleaning.
Requirements:
- Prior experience as a Personal Care Aide or similar role preferred.
- Compassionate and caring attitude.
- Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Proof of up-to-date immunizations and negative TB test.
- High School diploma or GED.
- The ability to think and work independently, with direction from a team leader or manager, while maintaining efficient and consistent communications at all times.
- Must also have excellent oral communication skills when speaking with other health professionals in the presence of patients.
- Can endure high-pressure situations in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment and keep a calm, professional demeanor throughout.
Benefits:
- Paid Sick Off
- 401k with Employer Match
- Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Critical Illness, Group Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
- LegalShield (Free Legal Advice)
- IDShield (Identity Theft Protection Plans)
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Travel Time Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program/Health Concierge Services
- Working Advantage (Employee Discounts)
About Us
Eminence Home Care is a licensed home care provider located in Maryland, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey & Pennsylvania. We offer comprehensive home care services where we lead with our hearts to offer top quality and empathetic home care services. Our mission is to provide and restore client dignity and independence in their homes through individualized care plans to reduce caregiver role and stress on family members while avoiding nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
