We here at Visiting Angels Alaska, America's choice in home care, our caregivers are gifted relationship builders who are passionate and strive to help those that need personal care assistance and home care support. If you are in the Wasilla or Palmer area and ready to work, send us your resume.
A few of our Angel perks include:
· Flexible schedules and hours
· Paid overtime
· 24 hour on call services
· Supportive staff and management to help achieve your goals
Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to provide essential daily living support to individuals in need. The ideal candidate will assist with activities of daily living, personal care, and social interactions to enhance the quality of life for our clients.
All applicants must undergo an extensive background check, as well as a thorough interview and screening process. Minimum requirements also include:
· Must be 18 years of age or older
· Valid Driver’s License
· Able to work in the US
· Reliable transportation
· Previous experience preferred of at least 2 years
Job knowledge, skills, and physical demands:
· Ability to listen and communicate clearly, fluently and diplomatically orally and in writing.
· Ability to remain flexible, resilient, and calm.
· Present a well-groomed professional image.
· Demonstrate a strong commitment to client service excellence.
· Sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, climbing stairs and moving intermittently during working hours.
· Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
· Understand and adhere to information and precautions contained in individual client’s Home Plan of Care.
· Assist the client with personal care activities including hygiene assistance, feeding, oral hygiene, shaving, grooming, bathroom care, medication reminders, errands, exercise, meal preparation, respite care, light housekeeping, and bedtime care.
Experience:
- Experience in meal preparation and serving nutritious meals
- Cpr and First Aid Required
- Two years experience with In Home Care
- Dementia and/or Alzheimers
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to monitor and record vital signs accurately if needed
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others while gaining valuable experience in the healthcare field. If you are a caring individual with a passion for helping others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role as a Personal Care Assistant.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: On the road