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 supporting individuals or families during times of incapacitation or adjustment, ensuring their comfort and well-being through various tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements

• GED or high school diploma preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Driver's License required.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, up to 16 hours.

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