What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Aide position at Loving Care Senior Services, Inc.?
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Personal Care Assistant to support individuals with physical or mental challenges in their daily activities. This role offers the rewarding experience of making a meaningful difference in someone’s life. If you're a caring, reliable individual who takes pride in helping others, we’d love to hear from you. Courtesy, clear communication, and a willingness to work hard are essential. Previous experience in caregiving or housekeeping, especially with elderly or ill clients, is highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Ensure clients take their medications on schedule
- Assist clients with limited mobility
- Provide personal care assistance with daily tasks
- Support clients with physical therapy routines
- Prepare meals in line with clients' dietary requirements
- Accompany and assist clients with shopping or errands
- Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe environment
- Offer companionship and emotional support
- Report any unusual incidents to physicians or supervisors
- Respond promptly and responsibly to emergencies
Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Personal Care Assistant or in a similar caregiving role
- Commitment to health and safety standards
- Ability to perform household tasks and cook meals
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
- Positive, compassionate, and patient demeanor
- High ethical standards and integrity
- Physical stamina and resilience
- CPR certification
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Application Question(s):
- What are your hourly salary expectations for this position?
(Optional: Please specify if your rate varies based on the duties or location)
- Which areas are you available to work in? Calvert County St. Mary’s County
Charles County Other (please specify): ____
- If hired, are you willing to pay for your own background check and fingerprinting? Yes No Depends (please explain): _____
- When are you available to start work? (Please provide a specific date or range.)
- What days and times are you available to work? (Include both weekdays and weekends, if applicable.)
- Do you have any current certifications (e.g., CNA, CPR, First Aid)?
Yes – Please list: _____
- No
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17