Personal Care Assitant

Attending Hearts Home Health and Hospice; Pennington Acres (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Attending Hearts Home Health and Hospice is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to support clients at home, delivering daily living assistance with dignity and respect.

In this role you will help with bathing, grooming, mobility, meals, and keeping a safe, clean environment while monitoring health changes and communicating with families and clinicians.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a personal care assistant or in a similar role is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor, with a genuine desire to help others.
• Ability to follow care plans and instructions accurately.
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, to clients in their homes.
• Assist clients with mobility and daily living activities to promote independence.
• Monitor and report changes in clients' health and well-being to the healthcare team.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines and preferences.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Engage clients in meaningful conversation and activities to enhance their emotional well-being.
• Support clients with medication reminders and adherence to prescribed health plans.
• Collaborate with family members and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Reliability

Care plan adherence

Experience as PCA

Job description

The Role

As a Personal Care Assistant, you play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our clients. You will provide compassionate care and assistance with daily living activities, ensuring that each individual receives the support they need in a respectful and dignified manner. Your work will directly impact the health and happiness of our clients and their families.

What You'll Do

• - Provide personal care services, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, to clients in their homes.
• - Assist clients with mobility and daily living activities to promote independence.
• - Monitor and report changes in clients' health and well-being to the healthcare team.
• - Prepare and serve nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines and preferences.
• - Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• - Engage clients in meaningful conversation and activities to enhance their emotional well-being.
• - Support clients with medication reminders and adherence to prescribed health plans.
• - Collaborate with family members and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

What We're Looking For

• - Proven experience as a personal care assistant or in a similar role is preferred.
• - Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients.
• - Compassionate and patient demeanor, with a genuine desire to help others.
• - Ability to follow care plans and instructions accurately.
• - Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic.

Nice to Have

• - Certification in CPR and First Aid.
• - Experience working with elderly or disabled individuals.
• - Knowledge of basic nutrition and meal preparation.
• - Familiarity with medical terminology and healthcare practices.