Job Details

Position Description:

The Personal Assistant is responsible assisting client's with the tasks of daily living as outlined in

a written care plan that is established by the Care Manager and is kept in the client's home. The

PA is supervised by the Care Manager and will receive scheduling direction from the Staffing

Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1,000 hours of long-term care with geriatric or chronically ill persons which translates to approximately 6 months of full time work or 12 months at 20 hours per week.
• Proof of current First Aid and CPR.
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of this position.
• Must have available reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and proof of insurance.
• Possess excellent verbal communication skills.
• Be able to follow direction and accurately report to the Care Manager.
• Must exhibit mature, responsible behavior, caring, punctual and reliable.
• Have verifiable professional references.
• Pass a criminal background check.

• Understand a client's care plan and adequately implement it.
• Assist clients according to their care plan which may include: companionship, meal preparation and service, housekeeping, transportation, shopping, medication reminders, bathing, body care, dressing, feeding, ambulation, positioning, transferring, toileting, and protective supervision.
• Notify the Care Manager of client concerns, changes in care or client condition and client emergencies.
• Notify the Care Manager and/or Staffing Coordinator of any safety concerns.
• Follow company Infection Control practices; notify the office if in need of appropriate
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or supplies.
• Accurately and completely fill out client time/task sheets and submit to the office by the date specified in the Employee Handbook and Pay Period Schedule; alert office when timesheets supply at client residence is low. (Will need to be updated w/ ClearCare Process)
• Conform to the company dress code as specified in the Employee Handbook.
• Report to work on-time and ready for the day.
• Complete ongoing training as required by client care needs and/or changes in company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures as detailed in the Employee Handbook.