Personal Care Assistant
About The Position
Critical Nurse Staffing is seeking full-time and part-time Personal Care Assistants to provide private-duty care in patients’ homes. The role involves working 12-hour shifts and supporting patients who want to remain independent in their own homes, including veterans, workers’ compensation claimants, and former energy workers eligible for in-home care through the Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation. Personal Care Assistants follow each patient’s Plan of Care to provide safe, competent services. They assist with personal hygiene, maintaining a healthy and safe environment, meal planning and preparation, ambulation, and routine housekeeping while encouraging patients’ independence within the capabilities outlined in their care plans.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license.
- At least 2 years of caregiving experience.
Responsibilities
- Follow the Plan of Care to provide safe, competent care and services to the patient.
- Help patients maintain good personal hygiene and a healthy, safe environment.
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals.
- Assist patients with ambulation as detailed in the Patient Care Plan.
- Encourage patient independence without exceeding the capabilities outlined in the Patient Care Plan.
- Perform routine housekeeping tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Supplemental insurance available
- One-on-one patient care
- Competitive wages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
