Personal Care Assistant

Loving Arms Caregiving; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Loving Arms Caregiving seeks a dedicated Personal Care Aide to assist clients with daily activities and personal care in home health or facility settings.

Provide ADL support, monitor health, assist with medications, plan meals, maintain safety, and offer compassionate emotional support to promote independence and dignity.

Training includes HIPAA compliance and CPR/First Aid certification; weekend/evening flexibility is valued to meet varying care needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in group homes, nursing homes, assisted living, or home health preferred.
• Ability to observe patients and recognize distress or changes in condition.
• Knowledge of dementia, Alzheimer’s, memory care, hospice, and related needs.
• CPR and First Aid certification required; HIPAA compliance training is a plus.
• Ability to lift heavy objects safely; experience with patient transfer devices is beneficial.
• Strong communication and teamwork in multidisciplinary care settings.
• Flexible to work weekends or evenings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.
• Monitor health by taking vital signs and reporting changes to providers.
• Support medication administration and follow care plans under HIPAA guidelines.
• Prepare nutritious meals and tailor diets for dementia or Alzheimer’s care.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and uphold infection control standards.
• Provide emotional support and engage residents in activities for mental stimulation.
• Assist with transportation and accompany clients to appointments as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Flexibility

Education

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

HIPAA Compliance Training

Tools

Hoyer lifts

Job description

Join our compassionate team as a Personal Care Aide and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring support with daily activities and personal care. In this vital role, you will provide attentive, respectful assistance to promote independence, safety, and well-being. Whether working in a home health setting, assisted living facility, or memory care unit, your dedication will help enhance quality of life for those you serve. This paid position offers an opportunity to grow your caregiving skills while making a positive impact every day.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using proper manual handling and patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts.
• Monitor patients’ health by taking vital signs, observing changes in condition, and reporting findings to healthcare professionals promptly.
• Support medication administration and ensure adherence to care plans while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy.
• Prepare nutritious meals and assist with meal planning to meet individual dietary needs, including specialized diets for dementia or Alzheimer's care.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light cleaning duties and ensuring infection control standards are upheld.
• Provide emotional support through compassionate communication, engaging residents in activities that promote mental stimulation and social interaction.
• Assist with transportation and accompany clients to appointments or community outings as needed, ensuring their safety at all times.

Requirements

• Prior experience working in group homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or home health environments is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to observe patients carefully and recognize signs of distress or changes in condition.
• Knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, hospice care, and neurodevelopmental disorders enhances your effectiveness in this role.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid is required; additional training such as HIPAA compliance or medication administration is a plus.
• Ability to lift heavy objects safely and perform manual handling tasks; experience working with residents requiring Hoyer lifts or other patient transfer methods is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills for effective client interaction and teamwork within multidisciplinary care settings.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends or evenings as needed; experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities is beneficial.

Application Question(s):

• Are you HCA?

Join us in delivering exceptional personal care that empowers individuals to live their best lives! We are committed to providing paid opportunities that foster growth, compassion, and professional fulfillment for all our caregivers.