Personal Care Assistant
Job description
Senior Solutions is looking for a dependable Personal Care Assistant to help our clients with their personal needs and comfort. The ideal candidate will be able to undertake a variety of care tasks and work diligently, while also being patient, friendly and detail-oriented. It is essential that you enjoy working with people and will use your skills to provide and maintain good quality care to clients.
Responsibilities
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
- Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Skills
- Proven experience as a personal care assistant or in similar role
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road