Personal Care Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Personal Care Assistant to join our growing team in St. Paul, MN. The right candidate will have a strong background in healthcare. The day-to-day duties of this role include planning and preparing meals, helping clients with mobility around or outside of the house, and providing personal hygiene assistance.

Personal Care Assistant BENEFITS :

• Starting Pay : $21 - $24 an Hour!
• Daily Pay Option Available
• 401 K Eligibility and Benefits Available
• Flexible Schedules
• Paid Training

Personal Care Assistant Responsibilities :

Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating

Remind clients to take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation

Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)

Plan and prepare meals

Assist with physical therapy exercises

Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so

Perform housekeeping duties

Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary

Personal Care Assistant Qualifications :

Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills

Ability to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds with physical capability to perform job-related duties

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day

Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner

Available to work different shifts, including nights and / or weekends

Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)

Willingness to enforce health and safety standards

Supportive and compassionate

High School Diploma or equivalent / Experience as a Caregiver, CNA or HHA, or completion of a CNA Program

Take pride in providing high quality care

Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.