Private Duty Aide

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role :

The Private Duty Aide plays a critical role in providing personalized, one-on-one care to individuals in their homes or residential settings, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This position involves assisting clients with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, mobility, meal preparation, and medication reminders, tailored to each individual's unique needs. The aide serves as a compassionate companion, fostering a supportive and respectful environment that promotes dignity and independence. By closely monitoring clients' health and reporting any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals or family members, the aide helps maintain optimal care and timely interventions. Ultimately, this role contributes significantly to enhancing the quality of life for clients while supporting their ability to remain in familiar surroundings safely and comfortably.

Minimum Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Home Health Aide (HHA) program or equivalent training in personal care assistance.
• Valid certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screenings as required by healthcare regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in providing personal care or home health assistance.

Preferred Qualifications :

Responsibilities :

Skills :

The required and preferred skills are essential for delivering high-quality, individualized care to clients. Effective communication skills enable the aide to interact compassionately with clients and coordinate with healthcare teams and family members. Physical stamina and dexterity are necessary to assist with mobility and personal care tasks safely. Attention to detail ensures accurate medication reminders and thorough documentation of client status and care activities. Additionally, empathy and patience are vital for building trust and providing emotional support, especially when working with clients who have chronic illnesses or cognitive impairments.

Schedule would be 12 hour shifts. TBD for needs of resident.