What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant position at Iris Wisconsin?
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant to provide essential support to individuals in assisted living and senior care environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for residents through attentive caregiving and a deep understanding of resident rights. This role is vital in ensuring that our clients receive the highest standard of personal care and assistance.
Duties
- Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance residents' well-being.
- Monitor patients' health status, reporting any changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Help with mobility and transportation needs, ensuring safety during transfers and activities.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, adhering to hygiene standards.
- Support memory care programs by engaging residents in cognitive activities tailored to their needs.
- Uphold resident rights by respecting their privacy, dignity, and independence at all times.
Skills
- Experience in assisted living or senior care settings is preferred.
- Strong skills in patient monitoring and caregiving techniques.
- Knowledge of first aid and CPR procedures is highly beneficial.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare staff.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others are essential traits for success in this role.
- Familiarity with memory care practices is an advantage.
Join our team as a Personal Care Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20
