Personal Care Aide

GetHired, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

BIM Supportive Living is seeking dedicated care staff to provide non-skilled care services under supervision. You will support clients who are physically disabled or mentally challenged, helping them live independently in their homes.

Responsibilities include ADLs, companionship, medication assistance, mobility support, and reporting changes in health or behavior. This role offers flexible AWS schedules and benefits consistent with a non-exempt hourly position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; caregiving certification preferred.
• Experience in caregiving or direct care work preferred.
• Home Health Aide or CNA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with ADLs: bathing, dressing, grooming.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with medications and monitor changes in condition.
• Support mobility and personal hygiene.
• Assist with feeding and basic nutrition routines.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Interpersonal communication

Lifting & mobility support

Flexible hours

First Aid/BLS

Detail-oriented reporting

Care plan adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Home Health Aide / CNA cert preferred

Job description

BIM Supportive Living is seeking dedicated care staff to provide defined, non-skilled care services under the supervision of the administrator. This role supports clients who are physically disabled, mentally alert, or mentally challenged, helping them live independently in their homes.

Care staff are compassionate, dependable leaders who support the clients everyday need. Personal Aide Professionals take care of people suffering from disabilities by providing direct support services and encouraging the clients to lead an independent life and to stay integrated within their communities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, grooming
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Assist with administration of medications and monitor for changes in condition
• Offer mobility support and assistance with personal hygiene
• Support feeding and basic nutrition routines
• Provide supervision and ensure client safety and well-being
• Observe, document, and report changes in client behavior, health, or environment
• Complete accurate daily notes and documentation as required by agency standards
• Perform light housekeeping tasks (e.g., tidying, laundry, basic cleaning)
• Prepare simple meals and assist with feeding, when necessary
• Maintain a safe and organized living environment
• Run occasional errands or assist with shopping as part of care plan

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Prior experience in caregiving, direct care, or personal attendant work
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate demeanor
• Ability to assist with lifting, mobility, hygiene, and ADLs
• Comfortable working irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Basic understanding of emergency protocols and First Aid/BLS certification
• Detail-oriented and observant in reporting changes in client behavior or health
• Ability to follow individualized service plans and document care accurately

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; additional certification or coursework in caregiving preferred.
• Relevant training or certifications in Direct Care Working (e.g., Home Health Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant).
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time
• Visual and hearing capacities functioning at a level sufficient enough to provide for managing the care of consumers to ensure both physical and behavioral needs are met
• Very good physical condition and endurance
• The employee may occasionally help assist in lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Schedule:

BIM participates in an Alternative Workweek Schedule (AWS), allowing eligible employees to work approved 3x12 or 4x10 schedules without daily overtime, in accordance with California Labor Code Section 511

• 8-,10-,12-hr shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend and Holiday availability

Compensation & Benefits:

This is a non-exempt hourly position eligible for overtime:

• Overtime applies after 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week for general employees
• For qualified personal attendants, overtime applies after 9 hours/day or 45 hours/week
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

BIM Supportive Living is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer with respect to hiring, promotion and training. We welcome applicants from diverse communities, including individuals with disabilities and veteran. Toolworks is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974.