Personal Care Aide

Riverwood Assisted Living Facility; North Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Riverwood Assisted Living Facility in North Carolina is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to support residents with daily living activities and provide companionship. You will assist with hygiene, meals, mobility, and safety, while documenting care and communicating with families and healthcare teams.

We value teamwork, empathy, and a willingness to learn about geriatric care. Prior experience is preferred but not required; valid CNA or related training is desirable but not

Qualifikationen

• Experience in personal care is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with diverse clients.
• Knowledge of geriatric care is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Certification or training in personal care assistance is desirable but not mandatory.

Aufgaben

• Assist residents with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Support residents with mobility and safety during daily activities.
• Help with meal preparation and feeding respecting dietary needs.
• Monitor residents' health and report concerns to healthcare professionals.
• Provide companionship to enhance residents' quality of life.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment with light housekeeping duties.
• Document care and communicate with families and healthcare teams.
• Engage in ongoing learning about best practices in personal care.

Kenntnisse

Compassion

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Ausbildung

CNA certification desirable

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

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!