Experienced Caregiver or Personal Care Assistant
At Peace Health Care Agency · Dalton, PA · 5 days ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Personal Care Assist with bathing and grooming
- Provide toileting and incontinence care
- Assist with dressing and personal hygiene
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Help clients maintain their dignity and independence
- Home and Daily Living Support
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding, when applicable
- Perform light housekeeping
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment
- Assist clients with daily routines
- Companionship and Support
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Encourage independence and social engagement
- Assist clients with appropriate daily activities
- Develop a respectful and supportive relationship with clients
- Mobility Assistance
- Assist with ambulation
- Assist with transfers, as permitted by the client's care plan
- Support safe movement throughout the home
- Medication Reminders
- Provide medication reminders according to the client's care plan and applicable requirements
- Transportation and Community Support
- Assist with transportation to medical appointments, when applicable
- Assist with errands and community activities, when applicable
- At least 1 year of personal care experience preferred
- Previous experience as a Caregiver, PCA, HHA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Direct Care Worker, or similar position is a plus
- Proof of current TB testing required
- Must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the position
- Must have reliable transportation
- If transporting clients, must have a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Mature, caring, punctual, and dependable
- Must successfully pass required criminal background and fingerprint checks