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KMJ Home Health Services Inc
Personal Care Attendant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$27,547 / year median in Texas
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Personal Care Attendant KMJ Home Health Services Inc - 1.0 Garland, TX Job Details Part-time From $13 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Resident personal care assistance Mentoring Health record tracking Food preparation Managing patient records Bathing assistance Meal assistance Full Job Description Qualifications Requires a pleasant and cheerful demeanor, shows an attitude of helpfulness and basis and while encountering stressful situations. Will be required to effectively and efficiently carry out the duties of this position cooperation, and the ability to encourage, mentor, and support fellow workers on a daily Personal assistance services, as defined in TAC 40 Chapter 97 §97.2, may be performed by an unlicensed person who is at least 18 years of age and has demonstrated competency, when competency cannot be determined through education and experience, to perform the tasks assigned by the supervisor. As determined by competency checklist at attendant orientation. Requires ability to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions. Completes and/or meets required training requirements. Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people. Position requires bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing over 75% of shift. Sitting requirements approximately 25% of the time. Standing/stooping/bending/climbing requirements approximately 55% of the time. Walking requirements approximately 20% of the time. Requires ability to recognize differences in sounds, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative. Requires ability to exercise patience, tact, initiative, judgment, and confidentiality (following established guidelines). Work under minimal supervision with awareness that error may have serious consequences. Requires ability to recognize changes in a client's appearance, attitude, and condition. At least 18 years of age Physical ability to perform personal care tasks Ability to read, write, understand, carry out directions and keep simple medical records Must have reliable transportation Must not have a criminal conviction which bars employment Must have no adverse record or be listed in the Nurse Aide Registry or Employee Misconduct Registry Responsibilities , according to your client's needs, may include: Bathing Dressing Cleaning Laundry Grocery Shopping Meal Preparations Escort Oral Care Assist w/Medications Call 903-480-0082 for more information on how to apply.