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*Job Summary:*Provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability, and/or other inflictions. Personal Care may include assistance with the activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship, and respite. Responsible for ensuring service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards.*Duties/Responsibilities:*Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care including:* ambulation* bathing* dressing* exercise* feeding* hair care* medication reminding* mouth care* nail care* positioning* shaving* skin care* toileting* transferring* Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment.* Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.* Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance, and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind.* Provides respite care for families in accordance with care plans.* Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Branch Manager.* Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance as identified on the care plan.* Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping, and outings as specified in the care plan.* Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them.* Participate with Client Care Team (Branch Manager and Regional Leadership) by providing input and making suggestions.* Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and practices.* Monitor supplies and resources.* Follow the written care plan.* Carry out duties as assigned by the Branch Manager.* Observe clients and their environments and reports unsafe conditions to Branch Manager.Job Type: Part-timePay: $16.00 per hourWork Location: In person