Personal Support

Powell Supportive Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care agency in Tampa, Florida is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Aide. Responsibilities include assisting clients with personal care, meal preparation, and transportation to appointments. Candidates must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and have a valid driver's license. The role requires flexibility with scheduling and adherence to training and certification requirements, including CPR and Med Tech Certificate. This position plays a crucial role in supporting individuals with disabilities, ensuring their comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible with work schedule.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Med Tech Certificate/65G-7 required.
• Valid CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogen Certifications.
• HIV/AIDS Training is necessary.
• AHCA Background Screening Level 2 is required.
• Must pass TB Test Screening.
• Proof of Vehicle Insurance is needed.
• Current Vehicle Registration is necessary.
• Must present Social Security Card.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care needs like bathing and dressing.
• Plan and serve meals, and handle routine housekeeping.
• Provide transportation for clients to appointments and errands.

Skills

Experience working with Developmentally Disabled Individuals

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to demonstrate trust, teamwork, integrity, and respect

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Florida Driver's License

Job description

Powell Supportive Services, Inc. is a licensed private home care agency licensed by the State of Florida. We service the DD Waiver, ADA Waiver, Cystic Fibrosis Waiver, TBI Waiver and PAC Waiver. The office is open five days a week and we provide on call service 24/7. Our staff includes experienced Personal Care Aides, Home Health Aides, Massage Therapists, Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses. We assist the elderly and adults with various disabilities to remain in their homes and Assisted Living Facilities.

Job Description

Duties Include:

• Experience working with Developmentally Disabled Individuals.
• Meal preparation, planning, and serving
• Taking clients to appointments, errands, and shopping
• Routine housekeeping, vacuuming, laundry, cleaning
• Be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, and walk for long periods of time. Also be able to use proper body mechanics while assisting with transfers and lift at least 50lbs.
• Assisting in personal care needs like bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Demonstrate trust, team work, integrity and respect
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, be flexible, professional and responsible
• Be motivated to meet our client\'s needs, and contribute to our company\'s mission

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Must be able flexible with work schedule
• Must have reliable transportation
• Med Tech Certificate/65G-7
• Zero Tolerance and Core Competencies Training
• Valid CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogen Certifications
• HIV/AIDS Training
• AHCA Background Screening Level 2
• TB Test Screening
• Valid Florida Driver\'s License
• Proof of Vehicle Insurance
• Current Vehicle Registration
• Social Security Card
• High School Diploma or GED

Additional Information

Sympathetic attitude toward care of disabled or sick

Demonstrated ability to read, write, and carry out directions

Evidence of maturity and ability to deal effectively with job demands

Good verbal and written communications skills

Shall have a criminal history check conducted prior to being offered any position within this agency.