Job description:

We are looking for a competent personal care assistant to support physically or mentally challenged clients in their everyday lives.

The fulfilment and satisfaction that comes with helping others, surpasses the challenges of this job.

If you are a positive person who isn’t afraid to work hard and compassionate, then this is a job for you.

We expect you to be polite, a good communicator and respectful to our clients. Experience in housekeeping tasks and caring for the elderly or sick will make you a strong candidate for the position.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure clients receive their medication on time.
• Support clients who cannot move on their own.
• Help clients dress, bathe, eat etc.
• Assist clients with physical therapy exercises (if needed).
• Cook meals according to the client’s restrictions.
• Help and accompany clients go shopping (if needed).
• Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment.
• Provide emotional support.
• Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon and/or important events.
• Act quickly and responsibly in case of emergency.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as personal care assistant
• Committed to health & safety
• Able to do housework and cooking
• Well-organized and reliable
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Positive and compassionate attitude
• Strong ethics
• Physical stamina
• CPR certified
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver’s license

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 32 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person