Personal Care Aide (Westshore) at BOCC Career Site

Tampa, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personal Hygiene Assistance, Medication Reminders, Client Mobility Support, Nutrition Assistance, Report Writing, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Customer Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Organizational Skills, Physical Endurance, Ethical Behavior, Trust Building, Continuous Improvement, Client Observation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job Overview Performs duties assisting clients with personal hygiene essential to their health and comfort. Salary Min 17.66/hr Core Competencies Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service. Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve. Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations. Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals. Duties and Responsibilities Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below. Assists the client to complete personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, grooming, mouth care, etc.) Assists the client to and from the bathroom or with bedpan/urinal routines. Assists clients in moving around the living quarters and transferring from beds, chairs, and other similar locations. Reminds the client to take his/her medications at a specific time. Provides proper care and observation of the client's skin. Assists the client with food, nutrition and diet activities. Assists with purchasing food, clothing and other items needed for the client's care. Completes reports of care provided to clients. Performs other related duties as required. Job Specifications Knowledge of the proper techniques for the care of sick or elderly clients. Skill in the application of proper techniques for the care of sick or elderly clients. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work effectively with others. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to complete reports. Physical Requirements The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires some physical effort assisting clients in moving around the living quarters and to and from the bathroom, and transferring clients from beds, chairs, and other similar locations. Work Category Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Minimum Qualifications Required Completion of the ninth grade; AND Possession of a current State of Florida Certificate of Nursing Assistance (CNA); AND Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License. Emergency Management Responsibilities In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster. Additional Job Requirements A department, depending on the nature of its mission and operations, may require that employees in all or certain positions in this job classification: Maintain the ability to pass the background checks required for the position. These background checks may include but are not limited to: Criminal History Background Check using Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Level 1 and Level 2 Background screening (Ch. 435 Florida Statutes) Child Abuse, Abandonment and Neglect Record Check using the State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) Sex Offender and Sexual Predator record check using the list maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Possess the necessary job-related license(s) or certification(s) that may include possession of a Florida Driver License (Class E) or an applicable Commercial Driver License (CDL)

Responsibilities

The Personal Care Aide assists clients with personal hygiene and mobility, ensuring their health and comfort. They also provide medication reminders and assist with nutrition and diet activities.