Personal Care Support Caregiver

teamselecthh; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Referral Program

Flexible scheduling

Paid, hands-on training

Weekly pay

Tuition Assistance Programs

Job summary

Team Select Home Care is seeking a compassionate paraprofessional to provide non-medical personal care in the member's home under RN supervision. You will assist with ADLs, meals, hygiene, and light housekeeping while monitoring health changes and reporting to the nurse.

The role requires CPR/First Aid certification, timely documentation, and adherence to care plans. We offer training, a team-oriented environment, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and compassionate approach to care.
• Ability to read, write, and follow care plans.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, and nurses.
• Observe and report changes promptly to RN or supervisor.
• Knowledge of basic personal care techniques and infection control.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation.
• Make sound decisions within training scope.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical personal care per Plan of Care.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and meals.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, and positioning.
• Support medications administration in line with policy (not independent).
• Offer supervision and companionship to ensure safety.
• Perform light housekeeping and errands as needed.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary home environment.
• Document observations and changes for RN review.
• Follow infection control practices and training.
• Participate in required trainings and meetings.

Skills

Empathetic attitude

Communication skills

Observation skills

Infection control

Documentation

Flexibility

Mature judgment

Boundaries

Education

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

A paraprofessional who provides non-medical personal care and assists with activities of daily living, and relatedservices in the home for the sick and the disabled. The individual requires specific training, competence andperforms assigned functions of personal support services and skilled care to the patient in a residence under thedirection, instruction, and supervision of a registered nurse (RN).

Reports To:

Reports directly to the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor/RN.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides personal care support services authorized in the Plan of Care and permitted under state laws.

• Assists the member with non-medical activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, skin care, shaving, toileting, and feeding.

• Prepares meals and snacks consistent with the member’s nutritional plan and assists with feeding as assigned.

• Assists with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and use of adaptive or transfer equipment as trained and authorized.

• Performs routine exercises and active range-of-motion activities as assigned and delegated by nursing staff.

• Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered, including reminders, opening pre-set containers, and assistance with handling or ingesting medications, in accordance with policy and training (does not independently administer medications).

• Provides supervision and companion services to ensure the member is not left alone when it is unsafe to do so.

• Assists with instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) and homemaking tasks essential to the member’s health and safety, including light housekeeping, laundry, meal cleanup, grocery shopping, and errands directly related to the member’s needs.

• Maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary environment within the member’s personal living space.

• Observes and monitors the member’s physical, mental, and emotional condition and reports change promptly to the RN or agency designee.

• Recognizes and reports emergencies, injuries, abuse, neglect, sentinel events, variances, accidents, or unusual occurrences according to agency policy.

• Accurately reads, understands, and follows the Plan of Care, Assignment/Service Plan, and agency policies and procedures.

• Completes required documentation for each shift/visit accurately, timely, and legibly; obtains required signatures and submits documentation within established deadlines.

• Maintains confidentiality of the member and family information in compliance with HIPAA and state program requirements.

• Adheres to infection prevention and control practices, including proper hand hygiene and use of precautions as directed.

• Participates in required training, in-services, staff meetings, case conferences, and quality management or QAPI activities as assigned.

• Maintains professional conduct, appropriate boundaries, and respectful communication always, honoring member dignity, choice, and independent living philosophy.

• Performs only those duties for which the caregiver has received appropriate training, authorization, and supervision.

• Performs other related duties as assigned within the scope of the Plan of Care and Family Caregiver policy.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Empathetic, compassionate attitude toward the care of medically fragile or chronically ill individuals.

• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions and care plans.

• Ability to communicate effectively with members, family members, nurses, and agency staff.

• Ability to observe, recognize, and report changes in condition or safety concerns accurately and timely.

• Knowledge of basic personal care techniques, hygiene practices, body mechanics, and infection control.

• Understanding of confidentiality requirements and professional boundaries.

• Ability to complete accurate and timely documentation.

• Mature judgment and sound decision-making skills within the scope of role and training.

• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the ongoing needs of the member and household environment

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications/ Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or meet minimum age requirements per state regulation.

• Maintains a current, valid CPR and First Aid certification.

• Completes required training hours prior to providing care and ongoing training within required timeframes.

• Maintains all required training documentation and certifications on file with the agency.

Physical Requirements:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
EEO Status: Service Workers

Benefits + Perks of Joining the Team Select Family

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k)

• Referral Program

• Flexible scheduling

• Paid, hands-on training

• Weekly pay

• Tuition Assistance Programs and Continuing Education opportunities

• Nursing programs for new graduates available!

Team Select Home Care reserves the right to change the above job description and qualifications without notice.

Team Select Home Care will not discriminate against you on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, disability, political belief, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Team Select Home Care is an employment-at-will employer.