Compassionate Personal Care Aide (Onsite)

Aids Services Of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ASD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS AIDS SERVICES OF DALLAS) is seeking a Personal Care Aide to provide on-site personal care and light housekeeping for residents. The role supports the mission of offering affordable, service-enriched housing for people affected by HIV/AIDS.

Under the Senior PCA, you will assist with daily living activities, meal prep, medications, and safety checks, while contributing to a clean, safe living environment and documenting observations for the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Texas Department of State Health Services home care training agency or at least one year of experience providing direct patient care is desired.
• Familiarity with emergency procedures and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to access all properties including those not handicapped accessible; able to negotiate stairs and use emergency alarms.

Responsibilities

• Provides or assists individuals with personal care as part of the plan of care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and toilet assistance.
• Meal preparations, including specified diets and diet reinforcement.
• Assists with prescribed exercises and oral medication; light housekeeping to maintain residents' environment and safety.
• Maintains and cleans resident rooms and common areas; handles laundry; manages storage and supplies.
• Files observation notes on each resident and reports health changes; attends weekly PCA meetings and training seminars.

Skills

On-site work

Direct patient care

Teamwork

Emergency procedures

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

Home health aide training (Texas DHS)

Job description

ASD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS AIDS SERVICES OF DALLAS) is seeking a Personal Care Aide to provide on-site personal care and light housekeeping for residents. The role supports the mission of offering affordable, service-enriched housing for people affected by HIV/AIDS.

Under the Senior PCA, you will assist with daily living activities, meal prep, medications, and safety checks, while contributing to a clean, safe living environment and documenting observations for the care team.