What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant position at Assisting Hands of Orland Park?
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
As a Caregiver with Assisting Hands, you will provide compassionate, reliable, and individualized in-home care to clients who need assistance with personal care and everyday activities. Working under the guidance of the Staffing Coordinator and following each client’s individualized Plan of Care, you will help ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment while supporting each client’s independence, dignity, and quality of life.
Education Requirements
- A High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate is required.
Qualifications
- At least one (1) year of experience in home care, long-term care, or a related healthcare setting is preferred.
Reports To
- Care Manager
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintain a Clean, Safe, and Comfortable Home
- Perform light housekeeping tasks, including cleaning bathrooms, bedrooms, living spaces, and other areas used by the client.
- Assist with laundry, dishwashing, and routine household chores to promote cleanliness, sanitation, and organization.
- Maintain a comfortable and hazard-free living environment that supports the client’s safety and overall well-being.
2. Assist With Personal Care and Daily Activities
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing or personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, shaving, and transfers, as needed.
- Support clients with walking, mobility, and prescribed exercises in accordance with their Plan of Care.
- Assist with eating and other personal care activities while respecting each client’s privacy, preferences, and independence.
3. Support Meal Preparation and Nutritional Needs
- Prepare and serve meals and assist with feeding when necessary to help meet the client’s nutritional needs.
- Assist with meal planning and preparation while following the client’s prescribed dietary guidelines, food preferences, and care plan.
4. Observe and Report Changes in Client Condition
- Monitor clients for changes in their physical health, emotional well-being, behavior, or general condition, and promptly report concerns to the Staffing Coordinator.
- Accurately document care activities and other required information, including vital signs and fluid intake and output, when applicable and within the scope of the role.
- Record and communicate significant changes in the client’s mood, behavior, or overall well-being to support appropriate follow-up care.
5. Assist With Mobility and Physical Activities
- Help clients use mobility and transfer equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, and Hoyer lifts, in accordance with training and established safety procedures.
- Encourage and assist clients with approved physical activities and range-of-motion exercises as specified in their Plan of Care.
- Offer basic guidance to family members on routine caregiving techniques and home safety practices, consistent with agency policies and the client’s care plan.
6. Maintain Infection Prevention and Follow Agency Policies
- Apply appropriate infection prevention and control practices, including proper hand hygiene and adherence to applicable CDC recommendations.
- Follow all agency policies, procedures, and professional guidelines outlined in the Caregiver Handbook, Policy and Procedure Manual, and Caregiver Training Manual.
- Perform assigned duties responsibly, maintain professional boundaries, and follow established procedures to protect client safety, privacy, and confidentiality.
Working Hours
Work schedules are based on client needs, available assignments, and caregiver availability. Flexible scheduling opportunities may include daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts, depending on agency staffing requirements. Scheduling is subject to client demand, and a minimum or fixed number of weekly work hours is not guaranteed.
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