Personal Care Assistant - Greenwood, United States - Dazzle Healthcare
Description
Job Title:
Personal Care Assistant
Are you passionate about helping others and making a meaningful impact in someone's life? We are seeking a motivated and empathetic Personal Care Assistant to provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) for a younger adult client in need.
Responsibilities:
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs hours per week:
- Bed Mobility: Assist with adjusting in bed and preparing for the day (as needed).
- Transfers: Provide support with all transfers as needed.
- Locomotion: Aid in walking outdoors and navigating indoors where wheelchair use is limited (as needed).
- Eating: Assist in meal setup including opening containers and cutting food.
- Dressing: Help with fasteners, buttons, shoe tying, and donning jackets.
- Bathing: Assist with transfers to the shower, washing hair, and passing bathing items.
- Health Maintenance: Offer support with therapeutic massages, medication reminders, and administering injections.
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) - 3 hours per week:
- Housework: Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, bathroom cleaning, trash disposal, bedding changes, and kitchen tidying.
- Laundry: Help with washing, drying, and putting away laundry.
- Meal Prep: Assist with meal preparation.
- Shopping: Accompany client (or independently travel) to obtain groceries as per their list.
- Medical Appointments: Accompany client to appointments and provide support in following health directives.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in caregiving or related field preferred.
- Willingness to administer a subcutaneous injection bimonthly. (Willing to train the right person).
- Empathetic and helpful demeanor.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Reliable transportation for client assistance outside the home.
Schedule:
- Flexible hours available, with shifts distributed throughout the week.
- Parttime position, with mornings preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Meaningful work with the opportunity to make a positive impact.
- Training and support provided to enhance caregiving skills.
- Relaxed and flexible work environment.
If you are ready to make a positive impact on the life of a relatively independent younger adult in need, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience (personal and professional) and why you are passionate about this role.
Job Type:
Part-time
Pay:
$ $22.00 per hour
Expected hours:
per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Greenwood, ME required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Greenwood, ME 04255: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
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