What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA Personal Care Assistant position at Sylvia Residence?
Personal Care Assistant
Duties:
- Provide assistance with personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assist with mobility and transfers, ensuring the safety and well-being of the individual.
- Help with meal planning and preparation, ensuring dietary needs are met.
- Provide companionship and engage in meaningful activities with the individual.
- Assist with medication reminders and ensure medications are taken as prescribed.
- Help with light housekeeping tasks, such as laundry and tidying up.
- Accompany the individual to appointments or outings as needed.
- Assist with range of motion, and physical therapy schedule
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Compassionate and patient demeanor when working with individuals who may have physical or cognitive limitations.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and schedules.
- Empathy and understanding towards the unique needs of each individual.
- Ability to lift more than 50 pounds
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or requirements associated with the role.
If you are passionate about making a difference in someone's life and have the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your updated resume.
Job Types: Part-time, Per diem
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Schedule:
- Evenings as needed
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Rotating shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- New Bedford, MA 02744 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New Bedford, MA 02744: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19