Compassionate Personal Care Assistant: Support Independence

Southern Hearts Homecare; Unadilla (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Hearts Homecare in Americus, GA is seeking competent, compassionate Personal Care Assistants to support clients in their daily lives. If you are a caring person who lives in the area and enjoys helping others maintain comfort, safety, and independence, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Applicants must be polite, professional, reliable, and effective communicators. Previous caregiving experience and performing light housekeeping duties are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous Personal Care Assistant or caregiving experience preferred.
• Polite, professional, reliable, and effective communicator.

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

Able to follow instructions

Client health and safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Southern Hearts Homecare in Americus, GA is seeking competent, compassionate Personal Care Assistants to support clients in their daily lives. If you are a caring person who lives in the area and enjoys helping others maintain comfort, safety, and independence, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Applicants must be polite, professional, reliable, and effective communicators. Previous caregiving experience and performing light housekeeping duties are strongly preferred.