Personal Care Assistant

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Saratoga (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice offers in-home care to clients, focusing on safety, comfort, and promoting independence. The Personal Care Assistant provides daily living support, adhering to care plans and documenting tasks via electronic systems.

Role requires a High school diploma (preferred), at least 6 months of caregiving experience, and 18+ years old, with strong communication and safety awareness. Training and supervision follow appropriate health-care protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred; reading and writing required.
• At least 6 months of validated caregiving experience.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Follow individualized care plans and complete daily tasks via electronic systems.
• Assist with personal care such as bathing, grooming, ambulation, meal preparation, feeding, and transfers using equipment like walkers and wheelchairs.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and notify supervisors of safety concerns or changes in client condition.
• Respect client confidentiality, privacy, and rights while delivering quality care within scope and seeking guidance when needed.
• Encourage client self-help and support self-administration of medications without direct administration.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, or unsafe conditions promptly.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Reading/Writing

Job description

Role

Personal Care Assistant responsible for providing in-home care to clients, ensuring safety, comfort, and independence.

Responsibilities Include

• Following individualized care plans and completing daily tasks via electronic systems.
• Assisting with basic personal care such as bathing, grooming, ambulation, meal preparation (including special diets), feeding, oral hygiene, and transfers using equipment like walkers and wheelchairs.
• Maintaining a clean, safe environment and notifying supervisors of any safety concerns or changes in client condition.
• Respecting client confidentiality, privacy, and rights while delivering quality care within scope and seeking guidance when needed.
• Encouraging client self-help and supporting self-administration of medications without direct administration.
• Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or unsafe conditions promptly.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma preferred; ability to read and write required.
• At least 6 months of validated caregiving experience.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Strong communication, safety awareness, and ability to follow instructions.

Key Duties

Providing personal care, adhering to safety protocols, documenting tasks, and ensuring client well-being while maintaining confidentiality and respecting client independence.