Personal Care Aide - Long-Term Care

Aura Health; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Mississippi is seeking a Compassionate Direct Care Worker to support residents in a long-term and post-acute care community. You will provide hands-on personal care, assist with daily living activities, and help implement individualized care plans within a collaborative healthcare environment.

The role emphasizes dignity, safety, and independence, with opportunities for training and skill growth as part of career advancement.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, resident-centered approach to care.
• Strong commitment to safety, privacy, and dignity.
• Ability to support mobility and activities of daily living.
• Good communication and teamwork with clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily living activities.
• Promote residents' dignity, safety, and independence.
• Assist with individualized care plans and follow established procedures.
• Work closely with nursing and rehabilitation teams to support care needs.
• Observe, document, and report changes in residents' condition.

Skills

Compassionate care

Safety and privacy

Mobility support

Communication

Teamwork with clinical staff

Job description

Role: Compassionate Direct Care Worker supporting residents in a long-term and post-acute care community.

Key Duties

• Provide hands-on assistance with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily living activities.
• Promote residents' dignity, safety, and independence.
• Assist with individualized care plans and follow established procedures.
• Work closely with nursing and rehabilitation teams to support care needs.
• Observe, document, and report changes in residents' condition.

Qualifications & Skills

• Compassionate, resident-centered approach to care.
• Strong commitment to safety, privacy, and dignity.
• Ability to support mobility and activities of daily living.
• Good communication and teamwork with clinical staff.
• Basic understanding of individualized care plans and the importance of accurate reporting.

Development

Training and opportunities for skill growth and career advancement in a collaborative healthcare environment.