Personal Care Assistant

The Good Care Helpers LLC; Kingston (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Good Care Helpers LLC in Kingston, TN seeks a compassionate caregiver to support clients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, mobility assistance, and meal preparation. You will provide companionship and monitor health changes in collaboration with the care team.

This role requires CPR certification, high school diploma, and strong communication, reliability, and time-management skills. Prior caregiving experience is essential, with a patient, respectful bedside manner.

Qualifications

• Previous caregiver experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Support mobility, transfers, and positioning.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with meal planning and preparation.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry.
• Monitor health changes and report to staff.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Follow instructions

Organization

Patience

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.