Personal Care Attendant

CAREMATE WELLNESS SOLUTIONS LLC•Fort Worth, TX

1d•$13•Onsite

About The Position

CareMate Wellness Solutions provides personal care and daily living assistance services to individuals in the comfort of their own homes or residences. Our services are designed to promote, maintain, and restore health while enhancing quality of life and minimizing the effects of illness, injury, or disability.

Requirements

Must have 6 months or more of prior direct caregiving experience
Must be self-directed and service-oriented
Need good interpersonal skills, must be service-oriented, possess good bedside manner
Must have patience and compassion for elderly and/or disabled individuals
Skilled in verbal and written communication
Must be dependable and have reliable transportation
Must meet background eligibility requirements
Must provide 2 Professional References
Must complete all assigned training by agency deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with Dementia/Alzheimer's disease, or be willing to participate in training to provide service

Responsibilities

Supports clients by assisting with the Activities of Daily Living or ADLs(bathing/dressing/toileting/hygiene/meal prep/assistance with meals/mobility monitoring/medication reminders)
Provide direct personal care of a non-medical nature, following an approved plan of care
Performs safety & wellness observations each shift. Communicates with the agency about any changes in condition or living environment
Maintains a safe work and living environment, ensuring the area where care is provided is free from falls, fire, and trip hazards. Adheres to agency safety standards and procedures
Helps family members or primary caregivers care for the client by teaching appropriate ways to transfer, turn, and re-position if necessary
Updates job knowledge by participating in agency-required training and education opportunities
Enhances agency & service reputation by accepting ownership of exploring opportunities to add value to services offered