Personal Care Assistant
Helping Heart · Tampa, FL · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$13–$15/hrFull-time
We are seeking friendly, caring, and compassionate Personal Care Assistants to provide excellent support and care for our residents.
Schedule
- Hourly (Monday-Sunday)
- Live-In
- Night Shift
- Weekend-Only
- PRN (As Needed)
The number of shifts per week is negotiable, but availability for Saturdays and/or Sundays on a rotating basis is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, shaving, and perineal care.
- Provide support with toileting, including the use of bedside commodes, bedpans, and urinals.
- Help with mobility and ambulation, using walkers, canes, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment by assisting with light housekeeping, laundry, bed-making, and tidying up.
- Prepare and serve meals, assist with feeding, and ensure proper clean-up.
- Provide skin care support to help prevent skin breakdown.
- Assist with safe transfers to ensure resident mobility and security.
- Support residents with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia by offering patient and compassionate care.
- Promote proper body alignment to prevent complications from immobility.
Requirements
- Must be able to pass a Level 2 background screening
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CPR and First Aid certification
- TB Test
- Minimum 6 months of caregiving experience (preferred)
- Basic knowledge of meal preparation and light housekeeping
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to perform essential duties without physical limitations
- Strong work ethic and alignment with our values and mission
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions effectively
Pay
Salary: $13 – $15 per hour