Personal Care Assistant / Home Health Aide

A&C Private HomeCare; Town of Gates (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care service provider is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to support clients with physical, emotional, or cognitive impairments. The role involves assisting with personal hygiene, housekeeping, and providing companionship. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role and demonstrate a caring approach to client wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in providing personal care.

Responsibilities

• Providing support with personal hygiene and mobility.
• Performing basic housekeeping duties and meal preparation.
• Engaging clients in suitable activities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Caring Approach

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

A&C Private Home Care is committed to providing exceptional home care services that are personalized to address the client's needs at home. We aim to lead them to quality and independent lives.

A&C Private Home Care believes that it takes a dedicated team of caregivers to provide the right level of care to our patients. It is why we conduct a strict hiring process to ensure we have qualified individuals working with us.

We are looking for a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to support clients living with physical, emotional, or cognitive impairments. Your duties will include performing basic housekeeping duties, assisting with personal hygiene, and providing companionship.

To ensure success as a Personal Care Assistant, you should possess experience in a similar role and knowledge of best practices in providing personal care. Ultimately, a first-class Personal Care Assistant will be someone who prioritizes the wellbeing of clients and demonstrates a caring approach.

Personal Care Assistant Responsibilities:

1. Providing immobile, recovering, or frail clients with support, company, and comfort.
2. Reporting changes in the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of clients to relevant parties.
3. Providing support with personal hygiene, including bathroom visits, bathing, dressing, and brushing teeth.
4. Engaging clients in suitable activities, such as playing games, taking walks, or having conversations.
5. Performing basic housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation.
6. Assisting clients with household finances, bills, and payments, as well as running errands.
7. Accompanying clients on outings and arranging transportation to medical appointments.
8. Providing mobility support, including assistance with walking aids and wheelchairs.
9. Maintaining a hygienic, tidy, and safe environment.

Job Type : PT or FT

Pay : $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits :

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties :

• Home Health

Standard shift :

• Day shift

Weekly schedule :

• Monday to Friday

Work setting :

• In-person

Personal Care Assistant Requirements :

• High school diploma or GED
• A minimum of two years' experience in a similar role
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in providing personal care
• Availability to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Extensive experience assisting clients with mobility and personal hygiene
• Ability to perform housekeeping, meal preparation, bill payments, and errands
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, a caring approach, and physical fitness
• Ability to maintain a tidy and safe living environment

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