Personal Care Assistant

Overview

Responsible For

• Assist clients with personal hygiene and grooming.
• Support mobility and use of assistive devices.
• Provide companionship and encourage social interaction.
• Assist with household tasks and meal preparation.
• Maintain accurate client records and communicate with healthcare teams.

Specific Skills

• Personal Hygiene Assistance: Bathing, dressing, and grooming support.
• Mobility Support: Transferring and assisting with movement.
• Emergency Response: First aid and crisis management.
• Meal Assistance: Preparing and serving nutritious meals.
• Medication Assistance: Supporting prescribed medication intake.

• Communication: Clear and respectful interaction with clients.
• Patience: Providing care with kindness and understanding.
• Compassion: Ensuring a comfortable and safe environment.
• Teamwork: Collaborating with other caregivers and professionals.

Educational Requirements

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support
• First Aid & CPR Certification
• Manual Handling Training

• Nursing
• Aged Care
• Disability Support