Personal Care Assistant - Concierge - Ashtabula Area

Homecareconcierge; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to join their team. In this fulfilling role, you will assist clients with daily living tasks, ensuring their comfort and well-being. You'll be responsible for meal preparation, light housekeeping, and providing companionship. This position requires a compassionate individual who values patient confidentiality and is committed to making a positive impact in clients' lives. If you are passionate about helping others and want to be part of a supportive team that values communication and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

PTO

401-k with Company Match

Health Insurances

Company Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have verifiable experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living tasks as per care plan.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients.
• Provide companionship and assist with errands.

Skills

Active Listening

Communication

Persuading

Respecting

Helping

Sharing

Participating

Patient Confidentiality

Ability to Follow Directions

Physical Ability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

We offer a comprehensive Benefit package to Full Time Employees:

• PTO
• 401-k with Company Match
• Health Insurances
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Description

A Personal Care Assistant is a non licensed member of the home health care team who assists the client with the tasks of daily living as outlined in a written care plan that is established and kept in the client's home. Personal Caregivers / Aides are supervised by the Executive Director at this agency and receive scheduling direction from the agency staffing Coordinator.

Qualifications

• A Personal Care Assistant must have experience which is verifiable through references, and must complete this agency’s employment and certification process.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position.
• Must exhibit mature responsible behavior, and understand the need for patient confidentiality.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to follow direction and accurately report any changes in client’s condition.
• Must have available reliable transportation to and from assignments.

Essential Job Functions

• Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
• Providing companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.
• Grocery shopping or other errands when needed.
• Performing other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the care plan.
• Participating in in service education programs.
• Recording pertinent information pertaining to the client’s care.
• Reminding clients to take medication at the appropriate time.
• Assisting the client with exercises.
• Assisting or performing personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Assisting with ambulation with or without mechanical aids.
• Assisting with routine bodily functions: Example, toileting.

At Capital Health Care Network, our company culture is built on the following seven essential skills of teamwork:

• Active Listening: Team members listen to each other’s ideas. They are observed validating ideas through active listening and “piggy-backing” (or building) off each other’s ideas.
• Communication: Team members communicate. They are observed interacting, discussing, and posing questions in an effort to fortify understanding and dispel miscommunication.
• Persuading: Team members use persuasion. They are observed exchanging, defending, and rethinking ideas with the greater good in mind.
• Respecting: Team members respect the opinions of others. They are observed encouraging and supporting others’ ideas and efforts.
• Helping: Team members help. They are observed offering assistance to each other.
• Sharing: Team members share. They are observed sharing ideas, information and influence.
• Participating: Team members participate. They are observed participating in social media, campaigns, and projects.