About this role
Personal Care Assistant Wanted at CarDon - Why Choose CarDon?
We're dedicated to supporting your goals--both personally and professionally. If you're looking to elevate your career, we provide real opportunities to step into leadership roles and make a meaningful impact. With over 20 locations across Indiana, CarDon is seeking a Personal Care Assistant who is passionate about providing exceptional care and eager to grow with us.
Career Growth
Your professional development is a priority at CarDon. We're committed to promoting from within and supporting your advancement every step of the way. With tuition assistance and access to CarDon University, you'll have hundreds of educational videos and opportunities to build new skills. Interested in leadership? Our Leadership Acceleration Path (LeAP) is designed for associates ready to invest in their development and take the next step in their careers.
Great Pay & Benefits
Enjoy weekly pay (or daily, if you prefer), paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package--including pet insurance for your furry family members and much more.
A Family-Oriented Team
As a family-owned organization, we treat our team members like our own. From team celebrations to ongoing support, we're here to help you succeed.
About the Role
The Personal Care Assistant plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals requiring assistance with daily living activities. This position involves providing compassionate, respectful, and personalized care to residents, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. By attentively responding to resident needs and maintaining clear communication with healthcare professionals and family members, the caregiver helps foster a supportive and trusting environment. Ultimately, this role contributes significantly to the physical and emotional health of residents, promoting their independence and dignity in a home or care facility setting.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist residents with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.
- Answer phones and coordinate communication between residents, family members, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless care delivery.
- Provide personalized assistance, companion care, and/or escort services to residents.
- Lend support to individuals in completing their daily living tasks and helps to promote healthy socialization and quality of life.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have minimum of a high school education or demonstrate the ability to write adequately to complete required forms and reports and be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Must be able to do basic math.
- Must successfully complete the Personal Caregiver Test and practical training.
- Must have some experience and/or applicable training in home health or private duty care, hospital or long-term care, working with the elderly, individuals with developmental difficulties or cognitive impairment.
- Must have no finding in the applicable state registries concerning abuse, neglect, or the misappropriation of property of a dependent population.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as a personal care giver or in a similar healthcare support role.
- Experience working in a home care or assisted living environment.
Other facts
About CarDon & Associates
Now, more than ever, our continually-expanding senior population and their families are demanding options that maximize choice, service and care based on personalized need. The importance of continued engagement and growth, availability of long-term care when needed and the opportunity to return to a high level of function following illness or injury have also moved to the top of the list for these independent, active and forward-thinking adults. As an established professional organization, CarDon & Associates offers just the options you and your family might be looking for in senior living and care — with its array of progressive and expertly-managed senior living communities and health & living centers.
What you'll do
- The Personal Care Assistant provides compassionate and personalized care to residents, assisting with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, and grooming to ensure comfort and safety. This role also involves coordinating communication between residents, family members, and healthcare professionals to foster a supportive environment.
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