What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant position at Right at Home?
Personal Care Assistant
“There are only four kinds of people in the world. Those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers. Those who will need caregivers.”
-Rosalyn Carter
Right at Home pay range for a Personal Care Assistant is $16-20/hour based on experience and skill level.
Benefits for Personal Care Assistant:
- Competitive pay
- 401K with 4% match
- Supplemental benefits
- Caregiver referral bonuses
- Caregiver appreciation events
- Rising Star Program incentives
- Continuous paid training
- Mileage reimbursement when driving clients
- Weekly pay
- Direct deposit
- Mobile app to clock in and out and view client information
- Flexible schedules
Why work for Right at Home Reno as a Personal Care Assistant?
Besides feeling like you have a sense of purpose and the ability to change a person’s quality of life, being a Right at Home Personal Care Assistant means you can have the following:
Flexibility: We have a wide variety of hours, days, and times to choose from. We have short shifts, long shifts, mid shifts, overnight shifts, we have it all! The more availability you have the better and weekends are a PLUS!!! This job is great for students, second jobs, or parents who need flexibility because of your children's school schedule or retirees who want to do something meaningful.
Variety: Not only do you get the chance to meet multiple clients from all different walks of life, but we also strive to make a perfect match with you and your clients.
Training: We offer training for all levels of care! We have both in-house training for Personal Care Assistants and for First Aid/CPR and we have Home Care Pulse which offers online training's as well. During interview we can determine what level Personal Care assistant you are and help you to get to that next level!
Job Duties for Personal Care Assistant
Perform personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to):
- Companionship
- Transportation
- Medication Reminding
- Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions.
- Performs homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms.
- Safety Supervision
- Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair)
- Ambulation
- Transfers
- Eating/Feeding
- Dressing/Grooming
- Shaving
What are the requirements to obtain the position for Personal Care Assistant?
- Have a kind, caring and compassionate heart.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Preferred six months experience as a healthcare professional in homes, senior communities, or facilities.
- Experience in elderly/ aging care a plus.
- A current valid driver's license and current car insurance is not required but a must in order to transport clients to appointments, grocery shopping etc.
- Not having a driver's license does not exclude you from being hired - Please ask Human Resources for details
- Be able to get or currently have a negative TB test.
- Be able to get or currently have a Physician's Statement indicating general good health and free from communicable diseases is required.
- Current CPR/First Aid is required within 6 months of hire.
- Must be able to pass a Federal and State background check. (Fingerprints)
- Dependability, reliability and punctuality a must!
If this sounds like a perfect match for you, we'd love to have you as a part of the Right at Home team!
