Care Aide / Direct Care Worker (Personal Care Home)

Job Title:

Care Aide / Direct Care Worker (Personal Care Home)

Location:

Positive Care and Mentoring (Kind Heart Personal Care Home)

Job Type:

Full-Time /

Part-Time Salary:

Very Competitive (Depending on Experience) Are you a compassionate, reliable caregiver looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities? Positive Care and Mentoring (Kind Heart Personal Care Home), an Alternative Living Services Personal Care Home, in Columbus, GA is seeking dedicated Care Aides / Direct Care Workers to join our frontline team. In this role, you will provide essential personal care, watchful oversight, and protective care to our residents within a supportive, family-like residential environment. As a provider serving Medicaid waiver clients, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, compliant, and dignified care.

Key Responsibilities Daily Living Assistance:

Help residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation.

Meal Preparation:

Assist with cooking, serving nutritious meals, and feeding when necessary.

Medication Reminders:

Provide timely medication reminders or assistance in accordance with state regulations.

Housekeeping & Oversight:

Maintain a clean, safe living environment and provide continuous watchful oversight to ensure resident safety.

Compliance Documentation:

Utilize state-mandated Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) tools to log shifts and accurately document care tasks.

Requirements & Qualifications Background Check:

Must pass a comprehensive, fingerprint-based background check through the Georgia Caregiver Registry.

Certifications:

Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required (or must be obtained immediately upon hire).

Identification:

Must possess a valid State-issued ID or Driver's License and a Social Security Card.

Health Screening:

Proof of a negative TB test or clear chest X-ray.

Skills:

Ability to lift, transfer, and physically assist residents safely. Strong communication skills and a patient, empathetic demeanor are essential.

Preferred:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license is a plus, but not required. Benefits & Shift Availability Competitive hourly pay with weekly direct deposit. Flexible scheduling across day, evening, and awake overnight shifts. A rewarding work environment with opportunities for professional growth. Applicant Self-Screening Questionnaire Please review these questions before submitting your application to ensure this role is the right fit for you: 1.

Background & Compliance:

Are you willing and able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check through the Georgia Caregiver Registry and a drug screening? [Yes / No] 2.

Physical Capability:

Are you physically capable of assisting residents with standing, transferring (e.g., from bed to wheelchair), and bathing throughout your shift? [Yes / No] 3.

Certifications:

Do you have, or are you willing to immediately obtain, valid CPR and First Aid certifications? [Yes / No] 4.

Technology & Regulations:

Are you comfortable using a smartphone or digital logging tool daily to comply with state-mandated Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) requirements? [Yes / No] 5.

Awake Ratios:

Are you comfortable working in an environment that requires strict, awake direct-care staffing ratios during both day and night shifts? [Yes / No] ________________________________________ How to apply. If you would like to tailor this further, tell me: Your specific shift hours (e.g., 7 AM•3 PM, 11 PM•7 AM awake shift) If you are interested, please send your resume to Ms. Carolyn dircar@kindheartpersonalcarehome.com Ms. Debrah manager@kindheartpersonalcarehome.com

Pay:

$10.00•$11.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person