Job description
We are looking for a competent personal care assistant to support physically or mentally challenged customers in their everyday lives. The fulfillment and satisfaction that comes with helping others surpass the challenges of this job. If you’re a compassionate, positive person who is willing to work hard, then this is a job for you. Experience in housekeeping tasks and caring for the elderly or sick will make you a strong candidate. We pride ourselves on being polite and great communicators. If you possess these skills, then we are looking for you.
Responsibilities
- Ensure clients receive their medication on time
- Support clients who can’t move on their own
- Help clients dress, bathe, eat, etc.
- Assist clients with physical therapy exercises
- Cook meals according to the customer’s restrictions
- Help customers with their shopping
- Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
- Provide emotional support
- Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
- Follow policies and protocols
Skills
- Proven experience as a personal care assistant
- Committed to health & safety
- Able to do housework and cooking
- Well-organized and reliable
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Positive and compassionate attitude
- Strong ethics
- Physical stamina
- CPR certified
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver’s license
Able
- Able to use apps on a phone
- Able to be punctual
- Able to learn new skills leading to promotion
- Able to be consistent with work schedule commitments
- Able to provide detailed documentation
- Able to be acutely aware of the client’s health status based on provided training
- Able to give 2-week notices for anticipated days off
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
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Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
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Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
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Work Location:
- One location
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Schedule:
- 4-hour shift
- 8-hour shift
- 10-hour shift
- 12-hour shift
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Ability to commute/relocate:
- San Antonio, TX: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)
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Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
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Experience:
- Cleaning: 1 year (Preferred)
- Senior care: 1 year (Preferred)
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
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License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
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Work Location:
- One location