Support Assistant

People Care • El Paso, TX

428d • $24,606 - $34,070 • Onsite

About The Position

The Support Assistant position at PeopleCare involves providing personal and healthcare-related assistance to clients in need. The role focuses on delivering compassionate care, monitoring health conditions, and supporting clients and their families during challenging times. This position requires flexibility in working hours, including rotating shifts, to meet the needs of clients.

Requirements

• GED or high school diploma preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Driver's License required.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including up to 16-hour shifts.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
• Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists.
• Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.
• Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
• Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.
• Instruct or advise clients on issues, such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or infant care.
• Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals.
• Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.
• Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information for them.
• Train family members to provide bedside care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees