Personal Care Aide

Portsmouth, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2024

Duties:

- Assist residents with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and medication reminders

- Ensure the safety and well-being of residents by following HIPAA guidelines and resident rights

- Provide behavior management and support to residents as needed

- Maintain cleanliness and organization of resident living areas and common spaces

- Assist with lifting and transferring residents as required, including heavy lifting

- Respond to emergencies and provide first aid when necessary

Skills:

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with residents, their families, and staff members

- Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team

- Excellent problem-solving skills to address resident needs and concerns

- Compassionate and patient demeanor when working with individuals with varying abilities

- Ability to drive and valid driver's license

Please note that this is a general overview of the Assistant position. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the facility.

Qualifications:

  • Proven working experience as Home Health Aide.
  • Ability to monitor vital signs and to collect specimens.
  • Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards.
  • Proficiency in English.
  • Nursing and health care administration skills.
  • Caring and compassionate personality.
  • Current CPR certificate.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.25 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

  • Portsmouth, VA 23704: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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