Live-in Personal Care Assistant
Job Description Provide in home personal care and support to a family member who is unable to complete day-day tasks due to an injury.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist patient with personal hygiene and getting dressed
Assist with eating and light meal preparations
Assist patient in taking medications
Keep patient’s room clean and tend to patient’s laundry
When necessary, take patient to appointments and provide social support
Keeping records and report to Family Member/Employer
Skills
Empathy and Caring Nature
Respect for patient’s independence and choices
Patience and flexibility
Excellent communication skills to effectively speak with patient’s family/employer
Stamina and an appropriate degree of physical fitness to lift or support patient if needed
Able to work independently
Maintain safety standards
Minimum Education and Certification Requirements
GED
CPR and First Aid Certified (Employer will cover costs to obtain certification)
Must be Vaccinated for Flu and Covid
Current Driver License
Working Conditions and Salary: Work week consists of five days per week with two off days (possible six day work week if desired). Must work weekends and be in home overnight on work days. Two weeks paid vacation per year, may take one week after six months. Private furnished room and board provided in a lovely home and community. Use of gym and pool when open. Salary range for a five day work week is $875-$1000 range per week, based on experience (adjustment increase for six-day week). Employer will provide appropriate continuous paid training. Home is located in Millville, Delaware. This is a 1099 position.
