Personal Care Aide

Home or Away LLC; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fast pay

Flexible scheduling

Training & support

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Home or Away LLC in Columbus, GA seeks a dependable Personal Care Aide to provide hands-on daily living support in clients’ homes, ensuring safety, comfort and dignity. You will work one-on-one with clients and their families as a vital part of the daily care team.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, nutrition, light housekeeping, and safe transportation to appointments.

Qualifications

• Background in home care, assisted living, or memory care preferred.
• Experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, or developmental disabilities (Autism/IDD) is a plus.
• HIPAA compliance and patient privacy understanding.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required before start date.
• Physical ability to safely assist with transfers and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and safe mobility (ADLs).
• Observe and report changes in client condition or wellness.
• Prepare meals based on dietary requirements and provide feeding assistance when necessary.
• Light housekeeping (laundry, tidying, organizing) to maintain a safe living space.
• Provide safe transportation to medical appointments and errands.
• Safely transfer and reposition clients to ensure comfort and safety.
• Maintain accurate, detailed care documentation.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patient care

Observation

Job description

Description

We are currently seeking a dependable Personal Care Aide to provide essential, hands-on support for our clients' daily living and personal care needs. This role is centered on ensuring our clients stay safe, comfortable, and are treated with the utmost dignity within their own homes. You will work one-on-one with clients and their families as a vital part of their daily care team.

Core Responsibilities

• Daily Living Support: Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and safe mobility (ADLs).


• Health Advocacy: Actively observe and report any changes in client condition, behavior, or overall wellness.


• Nutritional Care: Prepare customized meals based on dietary requirements and provide feeding assistance when necessary.


• Home Environment: Manage light housekeeping tasks (laundry, tidying, and organizing) to maintain a safe living space.


• Transportation: Provide safe transit for clients to medical appointments and essential errands.


• Safe Handling: Perform secure transfers and repositioning to ensure client comfort and safety.


• Clear Documentation: Maintain accurate, detailed records of care activities and patient observations.

Why Join Our Care Team?

• Competitive Pay: Market compensation.


• Fast pay: Weekly pay schedule and access to paycheck before payroll is run for a fee.


• Balance: Flexible scheduling options to fit your life.


• Growth: Ongoing training and professional support.


• Impact: Meaningful, one-on-one work that makes a real difference in your community.

If you are a dedicated caregiver ready to provide high-quality, hands-on support, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Background: Prior experience in home care, assisted living, or memory care environments is preferred.


• Specialized Knowledge: Experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, or developmental disabilities (Autism/IDD) is a plus.


• Compliance: A solid understanding of HIPAA and patient privacy standards.


• Credentials: Current CPR and First Aid certification is required (must be obtained prior to start date).


• Physical Ability: Capability to safely assist with physical tasks and manual transfers.


• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with clients, families, and supervisors.


• Character: A patient, reliable, and genuinely compassionate professional attitude.