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
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Report job
