Compassionate Personal Care Assistant - In-Home Support

Southern Hearts Homecare of Georgia inc; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Hearts Homecare of Georgia inc is seeking compassionate Personal Care Assistants to support clients with daily living activities in Columbus, GA. The role emphasizes dignity, safety, and independence, with duties ranging from personal hygiene to companionship and light housekeeping.

Candidates should have prior caregiving experience, strong communication, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a background check. CPR/First Aid preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as Personal Care Assistant or caregiver preferred.
• Compassionate, patient, respectful, and dependable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized and able to follow instructions.
• Committed to client health and safety.
• Physically capable of performing required caregiving duties.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Current TB test.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Prepare meals according to clients’ needs and preferences.
• Perform light housekeeping and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Assist clients with shopping and errands.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with mobility and transfers when required.
• Follow each client’s plan of care and assigned task sheet.
• Observe and report changes in a client’s condition or behavior.
• Document services accurately and on time.
• Respond quickly and responsibly during emergencies.
• Protect clients’ privacy, dignity, and confidential information.
• Perform other authorized personal care duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Well-organized

Patient

Reliable

Dependable

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

First Aid certification

TB test

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Southern Hearts Homecare of Georgia inc is seeking compassionate Personal Care Assistants to support clients with daily living activities in Columbus, GA. The role emphasizes dignity, safety, and independence, with duties ranging from personal hygiene to companionship and light housekeeping.

Candidates should have prior caregiving experience, strong communication, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a background check. CPR/First Aid preferred.