Essential Job Responsibilities:
The duties of a Personal Care Aide may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist client with his/her completion of bathing, dressing, incontinence management, wayfinding, grooming, etc. (Client participates in task completion.)
- Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client.
- Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, mopping floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
- Providing companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.
- Grocery shopping or other errands when needed.
- Performing other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the care plan.
- Participating in in‑service education programs.
Employee May Not:
- Administer or pour medication.
- Cut the toenails of any client.
- Operate any type of mechanical lift device.
- Perform any type of heavy housework such as cleaning stoves with oven cleaners, moving heavy furniture or appliances, etc.
Experience
Preferred- 1 year(s): One year of related experience is preferred.
Education
Preferred- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Drivers License
Behaviors
Preferred- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Motivations
Preferred- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
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