What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant position at Easterseals Redwood?
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT - FULL-TIME
Who is Easterseals Redwood?
At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work. We believe that with the right skills and support, everyone can achieve the thrill of success. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are -- to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities. By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.
Our Values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage
Why join Easterseals Redwood as a Personal Care Assistant:
Supports clients with personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, and other activities of daily living.
Job Responsibilities:
A High School diploma or GED
One-year of experience providing services to adults with disabilities preferred.
Who is Easterseals Redwood?
At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work. We believe that with the right skills and support, everyone can achieve the thrill of success. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are -- to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities. By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.
Our Values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage
Why join Easterseals Redwood as a Personal Care Assistant:
- PTO and Extended Illness Time
- Health Insurance options
- 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match
- Dental and Vision Insurance options
- Disability Insurance options
- Education and Professional Development Assistance
- Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)
- Humana Employee Assistance Plan
- 10 Paid holidays
- Growth Opportunities
Supports clients with personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, and other activities of daily living.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides guidance to promote physical, communication, and social/emotional development and functional independence for self-care
- Provides personal assistance for personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, and other activities of daily living based on individualized care plans
- Supports efforts to reinforce, instruct, and train parents/guardians/other caregivers regarding the adult’s care needs.
- These essential functions require visual/hearing acuity, sufficient strength, and the ability to bend, reach, grasp, manipulate objects, pull/push, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, and lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds or exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently to move objects or human bodies with or without the use of adaptive equipment. Walking, standing, or working on the floor may constitute at least half of work time. Lifting forces vary with adult weight and level of ability to assist in the movement.
- Manages change in a well-planned manner consistent with Easterseals Redwood culture and capability to respond to change.
- Possesses critical thinking and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
- Communicates effectively with individuals and/or groups in both private and public environments.
- Makes timely and effective decisions in the absence of perfect information.
- Demonstrates flexibility when seeking solutions.
A High School diploma or GED
One-year of experience providing services to adults with disabilities preferred.
- We are a drug-free workplace.
Salary : $15 - $18