Immediate Work Available

Position Description: The Personal Care Assistant provides assistance with activities of daily living and certain “hands on” care such as personal hygiene care, toileting and elimination of waste, assistance with reminders to take medications, transfers, and ambulation. This individual also provides certain companion tasks such as: accompanying client to appointments, tasks related to the maintenance of a healthy and stable living environment for the client, personal laundry, light housekeeping, and other similar activities of daily living. The provision of “hands on” care as described above is contingent upon licensing requirements within the state of practice. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Assists patient with personal care activities including bathing, oral hygene, preparation and feeding of meals, dressing and undressing, ambulation, and other activities as needed • Performs duties as assigned in an accurate and timely manner • Maintains confidentiality of all clients’ information according to HIPAA standards • Safeguards the client/patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions • Notifies the office of any abnormal findings or conditions • Adheres to the standards, policies, procedures of the Company • Arrives at the Client’s home on time and leaves when shift schedule is complete • Represents the Company with a positive image at all times • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of all clients • Effectively communicates with the office staff, including availability to work • Adheres to time and attendance policies • Provides requirements-related information (Annual PPD, In-services, etc) in a timely fashion; follows all other compliance standards at all times • Performs other duties as assigned/necessary Minimum Requirements: • One (1) year of experience within the last three (3) years providing “hands-on” personal care preferred • State licensure or certification where required • Ability to adhere to time and attendance policies • Ability to carry out tasks in a professional manner and adhere to policies regarding professionalism and boundaries • Must demonstrate a compassionate nature and possess strong people skills • Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required • Computer proficiency required