Personal Care Assistant

Job Overview

Join our dedicated team as a Personal Care Assistant, where your compassionate nature and proactive attitude will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring support with daily activities and personal care. In this vital role, you will provide personalized assistance to promote independence, safety, and well-being in various settings such as home care, assisted living facilities, or group homes. Your energy and commitment will help create a nurturing environment that empowers clients to thrive and maintain dignity every day.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support
• Monitor residents’ health by taking vital signs, observing patient conditions, and reporting changes promptly
• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and assist with meal consumption when necessary
• Support medication administration following care plans and HIPAA regulations to ensure privacy and safety
• Maintain a clean and safe environment through regular cleaning duties and manual handling practices
• Use specialized equipment such as Hoyer lifts to assist with transfers safely and effectively
• Document care activities accurately in compliance with healthcare standards and organizational policies

Skills

• Prior experience working in group homes, assisted living, nursing homes, or home health environments is highly valued
• Strong patient observation skills to identify changes in condition or behavior promptly
• Knowledge of dementia, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, autism support, and neurodevelopmental disorders enhances your ability to provide specialized care
• Proficiency in assisting with ADLs, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and patient monitoring techniques
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely, including heavy lifting when required
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality of resident information
• Excellent communication skills for working collaboratively with team members, residents, families, and healthcare professionals

Embark on a rewarding career where your dedication directly impacts the quality of life for those you serve. We value energetic individuals who are eager to learn and grow within a supportive environment that prioritizes compassion and professionalism.

Pay: $8.00 - $10.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid orientation

Application Question(s):

• Can you pass a Background Check, as required by the State?

Experience:

• PCA: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification or CPR Cert (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $8 - $11