Personal Care Assistant job description

Job brief

We are seeking a diverse, professional, and dynamic Personal Care Assistant to join our team! The ideal fit for the role will be friendly, compassionate, and have a desire to help people live the best quality of life they can. The key focus of the position is to assist the client with living their best possible quality of life through supporting basic functions such as washing, dressing, light house cleaning, cooking, shopping, money management, and assisting them with attending events or activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the clients with aspects of their daily lives that they may struggle with. This could include helping them to prepare healthy, balanced meals, complete clothes shopping or grocery shopping, supporting them with attending events or functions, and assisting with personal grooming, dressing, and light cleaning.
• Listen to the client and chat with them to ensure they receive social interaction during your visits.
• Listen to all clients' wants and needs to ensure you are providing a valuable service during your visits.
• Assist the client with making medical appointments, collecting medication, and attending appointments if needed.
• Assist the client with going to buy things they need if required.
• Ensure the client is regularly eating, showering, and having clothes changed.
• Coordinate with nurses or visiting nurses to ensure that medication is correct and that any wound care that is required is completed.
• Any other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or above
• 2 years of previous experience in a DSP/PCA role
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Physically able of standing and moving around for long periods of time
• A keen eye for detail
• Good problem-solving skills
• Kind and compassionate in nature