Personal Care Assistant

The Good Care Helpers LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Good Care Helpers LLC in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a compassionate caregiver to assist clients with personal care, mobility support, meal planning, and light housekeeping. You will provide companionship and monitor health, reporting changes to supervising staff to ensure client safety and well-being.

Applicants should have prior caregiver experience, CPR certification, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

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 duties, such as cleaning and laundry.
• Monitor and report any changes in client's health or behavior to the appropriate personnel.

Skills

Compassionate caring nature

Excellent communication

Follow instructions

Organizational skills

Patience and empathy

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.