Personal Care Assistant

$22,048 - $22,048/Yr

Community Assistance Healthcare Services - Killeen, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Killeen, TX

Social Assistance

About the position

The Personal Care Assistant role involves providing support to individuals who are physically or mentally challenged in their daily activities. This position is ideal for compassionate and hardworking individuals who find fulfillment in helping others. The role requires effective communication and a positive attitude, along with the ability to perform various caregiving tasks.

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

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in senior care
• 1 year of caregiving experience

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Part-time hours
• Opportunity to make a difference in clients' lives