Personal Care Assistant

DEAR; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Help or transport service

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

A care service company is searching for a reliable and energetic Personal Care Assistant in San Juan Capistrano. The role involves providing daily living support and engaging clients through music, yoga, and community activities for those with special needs. Candidates should have CPR certification and experience in caregiving, demonstrating patience and creativity. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in music, dance, yoga, aquatic, and equestrian activities.
• Previous experience working with individuals with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine daily tasks, including personal hygiene, grooming, and meal preparation.
• Utilize music as therapy to boost mood and motor skills.
• Encourage gentle, adaptive yoga poses for mobility and strength.
• Provide safe aquatic sessions and instruction.
• Assist with therapeutic exercises in daily routines.
• Accompany on community outings to promote social skills.
• Act as a confidant and empower self-directed decisions.

Skills

Interactive with high energy

Immense patience

Creativity

Adaptability

Empathetic and positive attitude

Education

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Help or transport service
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Wellness resources

Reliable, compassionate, and energetic Personal Care Assistant for a young adult with mild cerebral palsy, autism and intellectual disabilities including daily living activities, community engagement, and personal care. The ideal candidate is someone who can act both as a caregiver and a peer companion, helping to encourage independence, social engagement and activities, and the enjoyment of exceptional quality life. This role requires someone who is patient, proactive, and comfortable with hands-on care at home and in the community.

Overview

Core Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Daily Living Support: Assist with routine daily tasks, including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Creative & Physical Engagement: Utilize specialized skills to engage in enriching activities, including:
• Music & Dance: Using music as therapy to boost mood, motor skills, and creative expression.
• Yoga & Wellness: Encourages gentle, adaptive yoga poses and breath-work for mobility, strength and relaxation before during and after yoga classes.
• Swim & Aquatic Support: Certified lifeguard and/or swim Instructor, paddle-boarder or water lover, is a plus to provide a safe, fun, and therapeutic aquatic sessions, including in-water support and instruction.
• Therapy Implementation: Assist with incorporating therapeutic exercises and session in speech, occupational, and/or physical therapy, into daily routines to promote further independence.
• Community Integration: Accompany on community outings, social events, and recreational activities to encourage independence, social skills and courtesy.
• Peer Mentoring: Act as a confidant and ally, empowering self-directed decisions and expressions.

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid: (Required).
• Specialized Skillsets: Experience and/or strong proficiency in music, dance, yoga, aquatic, and equestrian activities.
• Caregiving Skills: Previous experience working with individuals with special needs (cerebral palsy, autism, intellectual disabilities, etc.).
• Attributes: Interactive with high energy, immense patience, creativity, adaptability, and an empathetic, positive attitude.