Personal Care Assistant/Home Health Aide

A&C Private HomeCare•Grayson, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A & C Private Home Care is seeking compassionate and reliable Personal Care Aides/Home Health Aides to join their team. The role involves providing personalized, one-on-one care to clients in their homes, focusing on enriching their lives and ensuring their well-being. The company emphasizes a supportive and caring work environment, viewing caregiving as a calling.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification prior to starting
Up-to-date TB test or willingness to acquire one before beginning work
Flexible schedule availability
Ability to manage and organize clients' routines effectively
Ability to assist with personal hygiene, meal preparation and running errands

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in home care is a bonus

Responsibilities

Providing immobile, recovering, or frail clients with support, company, and comfort.
Reporting changes in the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of clients to relevant parties.
Providing support with personal hygiene, including bathroom visits, bathing, dressing, and brushing teeth.
Engaging clients in suitable activities, such as playing games, taking walks, or having conversations.
Performing basic housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, and preparing meals.
Assisting clients with household finances, bills, and payments, as well as running errands.
Accompanying clients on outings and arranging transportation to medical appointments.
Providing mobility support, including assistance with walking aids and wheelchairs.
Maintaining a hygienic, tidy, and safe environment.
Ensuring that transfers are done safely, with proper technique, to avoid injury to both the client and the caregiver.
Respecting the client's dignity during personal care activities, including bathing and brief changes.
Keeping an open line of communication with the client to understand their comfort level and any changes in their needs.