What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver/Personal Assistant position at Helping Hearts Home Care?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Personal Care Assistant to provide essential support to individuals in need of assistance with daily living activities. This role is crucial in enhancing the quality of life for clients by ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to help others, particularly in settings such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or through home care services.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with Personal Care: Support clients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting, while maintaining their dignity.
- Meal Preparation and Household Assistance: Prepare nutritious meals and assist with light housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
- Medication Reminders: Provide reminders for medication schedules (without administering medications).
- Client Observation and Reporting: Monitor and report changes in client conditions, behaviors, or needs to the agency supervisor.
- Engage Clients: Foster meaningful interactions by encouraging socialization and engaging clients in activities that promote mental and emotional well-being.
- Safety and Emergency Preparedness: Adhere to CPR protocols, infection control measures, and other safety procedures during care.
Experience and Qualifications
- Experience in Caregiving: Previous experience in home care, nursing homes, or assisted living facilities is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of Resident Rights: Familiarity with patient observation techniques and resident rights is highly desirable.
- CPR Certification: Must possess or be willing to obtain CPR certification.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential for success in this role.
- Flexibility and Dependability: Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to the unique needs of each client.
Join Helping Hearts Home Care as a Personal Care Assistant and help us fulfill our mission of providing compassionate, personalized care that enhances the quality of life for those we serve!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $16.51 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $17