Personal Care Assistant

Health Wealth Safe; Dover (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Health Wealth Safe in the United States is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to provide in-home care to clients per individualized plans, focusing on safety and quality. You will assist with daily living activities and ensure comfort and dignity.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, grooming, mobility, meal support, documenting tasks via EVV, maintaining confidentiality, and following infection control procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred; ability to read and write required.
• Minimum of 6 months validated caregiving experience.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Strong communication, observation, and safety awareness skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic personal care such as bathing, grooming, ambulation, and feeding.
• Utilize equipment like walkers and wheelchairs, and assist with transfers and mobility.
• Encourage client self-help and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Complete daily tasks via EVV or electronic timesheets and document care activities.
• Respect client confidentiality, privacy, and rights while providing compassionate care.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Safety awareness

Reading and writing

Education

High School diploma (preferred)

Tools

EVV system

Job description

Role: Personal Care Assistant responsible for providing in-home care to clients, following individualized care plans, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities Include

• Assisting with basic personal care such as bathing, grooming, ambulation, and feeding, including special diet needs.
• Utilizing equipment like walkers and wheelchairs, and assisting with transfers and mobility.
• Encouraging client self-help and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Completing daily tasks via EVV or electronic timesheets and documenting care activities.
• Respecting client confidentiality, privacy, and rights while providing compassionate care.
• Notifying supervisors of any changes in client condition, safety concerns, or potential abuse.
• Assisting with secondary tasks such as light cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping, only if specified in the care plan.
• Adhering to infection control, universal precautions, and safety procedures.
• Supporting self-administration of medications without direct administration.

Qualifications And Skills

• High School diploma preferred; ability to read and write required.
• Minimum of 6 months validated caregiving experience.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Strong communication, observation, and safety awareness skills.

Key Duties: Follow care plans, document tasks, promote client independence, ensure safety, and uphold confidentiality while delivering quality personal care.