Personal Care Assistance

Home of the Heart Services LLC; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Experience with disabilities or chron.

Medication management knowledge

Job summary

Home of the Heart Services LLC in Derby, CT is hiring a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to support clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort, safety, and well-being. You will assist with bathing, grooming, mobility, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and follow care plans to provide patient-centered care and timely reporting to supervising staff.

This role emphasizes empathy, reliability, and clear communication with clients and their families, and may involve coordinating

Qualifications

• Previous experience in personal care or related field is preferred.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients and their families.
• Ability to provide compassionate and patient-centered care.
• Basic understanding of hygiene and safety practices in a caregiving environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Assist clients with mobility and transfers to ensure their safety.
• Help clients with meal preparation and feeding as needed.
• Monitor and document clients' health and well-being, reporting any changes to the appropriate personnel.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance clients' quality of life.
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Follow care plans and instructions from healthcare professionals to ensure clients receive appropriate care.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Hygiene basics

Experience in personal care

Job description

The Role

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals with daily living activities. You will work closely with clients to ensure their comfort, safety, and well-being, making a positive impact in their lives.

What You'll Do

• Provide personal care services including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Assist clients with mobility and transfers to ensure their safety.
• Help clients with meal preparation and feeding as needed.
• Monitor and document clients' health and well-being, reporting any changes to the appropriate personnel.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance clients' quality of life.
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Follow care plans and instructions from healthcare professionals to ensure clients receive appropriate care.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in personal care or a related field is preferred.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients and their families.
• Ability to provide compassionate and patient-centered care.
• Basic understanding of hygiene and safety practices in a caregiving environment.

Nice to Have

• Certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
• Knowledge of medication management and basic healthcare practices.