Personal Care Assistant

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. seeks a Personal Care Assistant to provide essential personal care services including bathing, grooming, ambulation, meals, and feeding according to individualized care plans.

Candidates must have at least 6 months of caregiving experience, be 18+ and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. The role emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and compassionate, respectful care within established protocols.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months of validated caregiving experience.
• Be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, grooming, ambulation, meals and feeding per care plans.
• Complete daily tasks via electronic systems and report concerns.
• Maintain safety, infection control and a clean, safe environment.
• Respect client confidentiality and report wellbeing or privacy concerns.
• Follow established protocols and provide respectful, quality care.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Compassion

Reading

Writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Personal Care Assistant role involves providing essential personal care services to clients, including bathing, grooming, ambulation, meal preparation, and assisting with feeding, while following individualized care plans.

Candidates must have at least 6 months of validated caregiving experience, be at least 18 years old, and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Key responsibilities include completing daily tasks via electronic systems, encouraging client self-help, ensuring safety and infection control, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Assistants must respect client confidentiality, adhere to scope of practice—only aiding with medication self-administration—and report any concerns regarding client wellbeing, safety, or privacy breaches.

Qualifications emphasize the ability to read, write, and follow instructions, with a focus on providing quality, respectful, and safe care within established protocols.

Accountability is to the Home Care Manager and staffing supervisors, ensuring proper communication and adherence to policies.

Skills required include good communication, attention to safety, and compassion for clients' privacy and dignity.