Personal Care Assistant

$20,800 - $24,960/Yr

Terrebonne Arc - Houma, LA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Houma, LA

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Personal Care Assistant role at TARC involves providing essential support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them achieve greater independence in their daily lives. This position is crucial in enhancing the quality of life for clients through various personal care tasks and companionship.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, and grooming.
• Maintain accurate daily records of client services and personal timesheets.
• Communicate specific needs and/or changes in clients' conditions to supervisors.
• Perform light cleaning tasks in areas of the home used by the client.
• Shop for health and hygiene products, clothing, and groceries for clients.
• Assist clients with daily living activities both inside and outside the home.
• Help clients with laundry chores and maintaining a stable living environment.
• Assist clients in transfer and ambulation activities necessary for independent living.
• Support clients with bladder and bowel requirements, including bed pan routines.
• Assist in meal preparation and storage, including special diets.
• Accompany clients to clinics, physician's offices, and appointments as needed.
• Administer medication to clients as prescribed by a physician.

Requirements

• Valid Louisiana Driver's License
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in senior care is preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance