Personal Care Assistant

The Good Care Helpers; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Good Care Helpers is seeking a compassionate caregiver to support clients in Arlington, Tennessee. The role involves personal care tasks, mobility assistance, companionship, meal planning and light housekeeping. Candidates should have prior caregiver experience and CPR certification, plus strong communication, time management and interpersonal skills.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. This position emphasizes respectful, patient bedside manner and reliable, independent work.

Qualifications

• Previous caregiver experience required.
• Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification.
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints.
• Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner.
• Outstanding communication, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Physical endurance to complete required tasks.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Help clients with mobility and physical activities including transferring and repositioning.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Assist with meal planning and preparation.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and laundry.
• Monitor and report changes in client's health or behavior to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Communication skills

Follow instructions independently

Organizational skills

Patience and empathy

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Responsibilities

• - Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
• - Help clients with mobility and physical activities, including transferring and repositioning
• - Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
• - Assist with meal planning and preparation
• - Perform light housekeeping duties, such as cleaning and laundry
• - Monitor and report any changes in client's health or behavior to the appropriate personnel

Skills

• - Compassionate and caring nature
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• - Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• - Patience and empathy when working with clients
• - Physical stamina to meet the demands of the job

Requirements

• - Previous caregiver experience required
• - Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification
• - Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• - Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• - Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner
• - Outstanding communication, time management and interpersonal skills
• - Physical endurance to complete required tasks
• - High school diploma or equivalent

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.