Canyon Home Care & Hospice Non-Medical Caregiver-Flexible Scheduling! Great for College Students!

JOB SUMMARY
As a Personal Care Assistant, you will work with our clients in their homes, helping them with homemaking tasks and housekeeping as well as personal care as needed, according to their requirements and limitations. You will provide compassionate care and assistance and document clients progress to help ensure their overall wellbeing.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Travel to clients' homes
Greet clients in a warm, professional manner and be considerate of personal preferences
Understand the limitations and needs of each individual client.
Provide basic homemaking services e.g. meal prep, laundry, housekeeping according to their care plan.
Provide companionship and engage in conversation with the clients.
Run errands for the client, as needed. Keep receipts for patient and company.
Assist with mobility issues, helping client get in and out of bed, wheelchair, etc.
Help with personal hygiene e.g. brushing teeth, toileting, bathing
Assist with all daily activities, based on clients' needs
Provide caring and positive presence for the client.
Document/log clients progress and overall wellbeing for daily reports.
Must follow proper MSDS protocol.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current certificate in first aid and CPR.
Valid driver's license, reliable automobile, and current auto insurance required.
One year experience working in home healthcare environment is preferred.
Experience in domestic work or housekeeping is a plus.
Good communication skills, written and verbal, and excellent conversational skills.
Able to lift heavy objects, help move clients, and perform physical tasks.
Patience and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Prompt and reliable.
Warm and caring personality. Commitment to treating clients with dignity and respect.

LINE OF AUTHORITY
Reports to Non-Medical Manager

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Works indoors in client homes and facilities. Travels to/from patient homes, stores, restaurants.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS
Supervised by Manager

RISK EXPOSURE
Low risk

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care.