Personal Care Aide

Riverwood Assisted Living Facility; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverwood Assisted Living Facility is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to support residents with daily living activities and ensure dignity and comfort.

You will assist with hygiene, mobility, meals, health observation, companionship, and coordinate with families and healthcare professionals while maintaining a safe, clean environment and openness to ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Personal Care Assistant role is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with diverse clients.
• Knowledge of geriatric care principles is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Certification in personal care assistance is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Support residents with mobility and physical activities, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Help with meal preparation and feeding per dietary restrictions.
• Monitor residents health and report concerns to healthcare professionals.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to improve quality of life.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment with light housekeeping duties.
• Document care provided and communicate with family and healthcare teams.
• Engage in ongoing learning about best practices in personal care.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independence

Excellent communication

Education

Certification in personal care assistance

Job description

Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant to provide essential support to individuals in need of assistance with daily living activities. This role is vital in ensuring that clients receive the highest level of care and support tailored to their specific needs.

Duties

• Assist residents with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Support residents with mobility and physical activities, ensuring their safety and comfort.
• Help with meal preparation and feeding as needed, adhering to dietary restrictions.
• Monitor residents' health by observing changes in condition and reporting any concerns to healthcare professionals.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance residents' quality of life.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents by performing light housekeeping duties.
• Document care provided and communicate effectively with family members and healthcare teams.
• Engage in continuous learning about best practices in personal care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Personal Care Assistant or in a related healthcare role is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with clients of diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of geriatric care principles is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• A valid certification or training in personal care assistance or related fields is desirable but not mandatory.

Join our team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve while gaining valuable experience in the healthcare field!