Personal Care Aide

Elizabeth House Assisted Living • Glen Allen, VA

3d

About The Position

The Personal Care Aide assists clients with activities of daily living, mobility, meals, household tasks, appointments, and errands. The role provides companionship and emotional support, follows care plans, and helps administer medication and perform physical therapy exercises as directed by healthcare professionals. The aide monitors clients’ health, communicates with family members and the care team, responds to first-aid or emergency needs as necessary, and keeps accurate records of care and changes in clients’ conditions.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED preferred, or equivalent qualifications as permitted by applicable state regulations.
• Must be able to interact with automated resident information collection systems and accurately document services provided, as required.
• Must meet applicable state requirements for Personal Care Aides in an assisted living facility, including required training and competency evaluations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience providing personal care services in an assisted living facility, long-term care facility, or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Support clients with mobility and ambulation, including transfers and walking.
• Help prepare meals and assist with feeding while meeting dietary needs.
• Perform light housekeeping, laundry, cleaning, and changing linens to maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Accompany clients to medical appointments and assist with errands such as grocery shopping.
• Administer medication and assist with physical therapy exercises as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Monitor clients’ health by taking vital signs and observing changes in physical or emotional state.
• Work with family members and healthcare professionals to update them on clients’ progress and needs.
• Follow care plans and assist with first aid or emergency response as necessary.
• Communicate with family members, the care team, and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided, daily activities, changes in condition, and incidents.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner and according to the care plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED