Personal Care Assistant
Summary
Title: | Personal Care Assistant |
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ID: | 2081 |
Location: | Washington, DC |
Department: | Healthcare |
Description
Are you a Personal Care Assistant seeking a new opportunity? If so, RieLes Group has the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a Personal Care Assistant to join our team and provide services to a disabled employee of The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Specific duties include but may not be limited to:
Specific duties include but may not be limited to:
- Personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, using the toilet, and dressing.
- Transferring to and from mobility devices like walkers and wheelchairs.
- Helping with tasks like bending, sitting, standing, and walking.
- Supporting with reaching, holding, lifting, and similar tasks.
- Preparing meals and assisting with eating.
- Helping with exercises prescribed by a health professional.
- Keeping the environment clean and organized.
- Monitoring and managing medical supplies and urinary drainage devices as directed.
- Checking blood pressure, blood sugar, body positioning, and wounds.
- Helping with opening medication bottles.
- Assisting in emergencies, such as giving first aid, performing CPR, helping with evacuation, and calling for emergency help.
- Assist in personal care tasks that may include:
- Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and sometimes running.
- Regularly lifting individuals and equipment.
- Helping individuals transfer to and from mobility devices.
- Assisting with tasks like opening doors, pressing buttons, packing, carrying, and moving items
- Provide administrative support, including document handling, assisting with paperwork, setting up equipment, and general task assistance.
- Associates degree or higher required, bachelor’s degree or certification preferred
- At least 1 year of experience working with people with disabilities or in a medical environment
- Ability to learn new tasks and follow verbal instructions with accuracy
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, and respond quickly to emergency situations
- With positive and helpful attitude
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications