What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver/Personal Assistant position at Zilan Home Care, LLC?
Overview
Join our compassionate team as a Caregiver/Personal Assistant, where your dedication will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring personalized care and support. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to provide essential assistance with daily activities, health monitoring, and emotional well-being in a nurturing environment. We are committed to fostering a positive, respectful workplace that values your skills and compassion. Whether working in a home setting, assisted living facility, or group home, you will be an integral part of enhancing quality of life for those you serve.
Duties
- Provide personal care assistance including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support to residents or clients.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as meal preparation, medication administration, and light housekeeping to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
- Monitor patients’ vital signs and observe changes in health status, reporting any concerns promptly to healthcare professionals.
- Support residents with memory care needs, including dementia and Alzheimer’s care, ensuring their safety and comfort through specialized techniques.
- Utilize patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts and manual handling techniques to ensure safe mobility and transfer of individuals with varying needs.
- Maintain accurate documentation of care plans, patient progress, and incident reports while adhering to HIPAA regulations for confidentiality.
- Provide transportation assistance for appointments or community outings, ensuring safe travel for all clients.
Experience
- Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, or developmental disabilities is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of patient observation techniques, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring.
- Experience in home health care, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living communities or hospice care environments.
- Familiarity with specialized care such as Alzheimer’s/dementia/memory care and resident’s rights advocacy.
- Hands-on experience with patient transfer equipment like Hoyer lifts and understanding of manual handling safety procedures.
- Certification in CPR and First Aid is required; additional certifications in HIPAA compliance or caregiving are advantageous.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members while demonstrating empathy, patience, and professionalism.
Embark on a rewarding career where your caregiving skills directly impact lives positively! We seek energetic individuals passionate about providing exceptional patient-centered care in diverse settings—your compassion can truly transform someone’s day!
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17