What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Aide position at Hope In Home Care, LLC?
Personal Care and Hygiene:
- Assisting with bathing, showering, and dressing: This includes helping clients get in and out of the shower or bath, ensuring their safety, and assisting with dressing and undressing.
- Grooming and hygiene: Helping with tasks like brushing hair, teeth, and shaving, and applying skincare products.
- Assisting with toileting: Providing support and ensuring a safe and comfortable bathroom experience.
Mobility and Transportation:
- Assisting with mobility: Helping clients move around their environment, including transfers between bed, wheelchair, and other locations.
- Providing transportation: Arranging and accompanying clients to appointments or outings.
Meal Preparation and Nutrition:
- Preparing meals: Cooking and preparing meals according to dietary needs and preferences.
- Assisting with feeding: Helping clients with eating, if needed.
- Shopping for groceries: Ensuring the client has the necessary food and supplies.
Household Chores:
- Light housekeeping: Maintaining a clean and organized living space, including tasks like laundry, cleaning, and vacuuming.
Emotional Support and Companionship:
- Providing emotional support: Offering encouragement, understanding, and empathy.
- Fostering social interaction: Encouraging and facilitating social activities and outings.
- Providing companionship: Being a friendly presence and engaging in conversations.
Other Responsibilities:
- Medication reminders: Reminding clients when to take their medications and reporting any concerns to healthcare professionals.
- Health monitoring: Observing and reporting any changes in the client's condition or behavior.
- Documentation and reporting: Keeping records of care provided and communicating with family members or healthcare providers.
- Communication: Acting as a liaison between the client and other healthcare professionals or family members.
- Adaptability and Flexibility: Being able to adjust to changing needs and situations.
Summary
As a Personal Care Assistant, you will provide essential support to individuals in need of assistance with daily living activities. Reporting to a healthcare supervisor, your role will focus on delivering compassionate caregiving, including patient observation, assistance with ADLs, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Your premium skills in first aid and experience in home and community care will enhance the quality of life for those you serve. By leveraging your relevant skills in long-term care and social work, you will contribute to a nurturing atmosphere that promotes independence and well-being.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.50 - $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $14
