Personal Care Attendant

Caremate Wellness Solutions•Venus, TX

22d•$13•Onsite

About The Position

Job Purpose: Provide personal care services and support in the comfort of the client's home. This is non-medical Direct Care. This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. The agency reserves the right to change or amend the duties as the needs of the business change

Requirements

Be skilled at caring for others
Need good interpersonal skills, must be service oriented, possess good bedside manner
Must have patience and compassion for elderly and/or disabled citizens
Must provide 2 Professional References
6 months or more of prior direct caregiving experience preferred/some training provided
Experience working with individuals with dementia/Alzheimer's disease
Skilled in verbal and written communication
Must be dependable and have reliable transportation
Must meet background eligibility requirements
SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY

Responsibilities

Provide personal care services of a non-medical nature, according to an approved plan of care
Supports clients by aiding with the Activities of Daily Living or ADLs (bathing/dressing/toileting/hygiene/meal prep/assistance with meals/mobility monitoring/medication reminders
Helps family members or primary caregivers care for the client by teaching appropriate ways to transfer, turn, and re-position if necessary
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy client environment by following agency standards and procedures
Updates job knowledge by participating in industry educational opportunities
Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, agency policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments