What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant-Must be Certified-Weekly Pay! position at FirstLight Home Care Virgina Beach?
## Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to provide essential care and support to individuals in need. This role involves assisting with daily activities, ensuring the well-being of patients, and offering companionship.
## Responsibilities
- Provide personal hygiene assistance such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Assist with mobility, including transferring and positioning individuals
- Medication reminders under the direction of healthcare professionals
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding as necessary
- Perform light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment
- Monitor and report changes in health or behavior to the appropriate medical personnel
## Experience
- Experience in geriatrics, inpatient care, hospital medicine, emergency medicine, or other relevant healthcare settings is preferred
- Familiarity with working in environments like Level I Trauma Centers, PICUs, medical-surgical units, clinics, or outpatient facilities is a plus
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide compassionate care to individuals in need
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Virginia Beach, VA 23455: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16
