Personal Care Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Job Summary:

The Personal Care Assistant provides clients various personal care and homemaker companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.

Essential Functions:

- Personal Care
Provide assistance with safety supervision, showering, dressing, grooming, skin care, ambulation, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices ( walker), meal preparation.
- Provide companionship
Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning client's bathroom.
Assist with medications that the client self-administers
On-site and online training will be provided

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
High school graduate or equivalent certificate
Meets passing criteria on DEARS test (Drugs and Ethics test)
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job
Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job

This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.