Personal Care Attendant; Dallas, TX

9 hours weekly, a great part-time job for someone looking to supplement their income

• Starting Pay: $14.00 per hour
• Pay
  
  Schedule:
  
  Bi-Weekly
• Flexible Scheduling:
  Various shifts available
• Health & Wellness Benefits:
  Options available*
• Ideal Opportunity:
  Great for individuals seeking to supplement their income

* Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and hours worked.

Location:

Dallas, TX 75215

Job Purpose:

Provide personal care services and support in the comfort of the client's home. This is Non-Medical Direct Care.

• Provide personal care services of a non-medical nature, according to an approved plan of care
• Supports clients by aiding with the Activities of Daily Living or ADLs (bathing/dressing/toileting/hygiene/meal prep/assistance with meals/mobility monitoring/medication reminders)
• Helps family members or primary caregivers care for the client by teaching appropriate ways to transfer, turn, and re-positioning if necessary
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy client environment by following agency standards and procedures
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

• Be skilled at caring for others
• Need good interpersonal skills must be service oriented, possess good bedside manner
• Must have patience and compassion for elderly and/or disabled citizens
• Must provide 2 Professional References
• 6 months or more of prior direct caregiving experience preferred/some training provided
• Experience working with individuals with dementia/Alzheimer's disease
• Skilled in verbal and written communication
• Must be dependable and have reliable transportation
• Must meet background eligibility requirements
• SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY