Caregiver / CNA / PCA – In-Home Care (Bowdon, GA) in Bowdon, Georgia at Caring Hearts of Georgia Health Services LLC

This position involves providing one-on-one care for a male client who requires assistance with personal care, mobility, and activities of daily living.

The client is nonverbal but is able to communicate his needs and preferences through facial expressions and head nodding. Caregivers must be patient, attentive, and comfortable recognizing and responding to nonverbal communication.

Care is provided in a clean, well-maintained home with family involvement and support.

• Mobility & Transfers: Safely assist with transfers between the bed and wheelchair using a Hoyer lift.
• Personal Care: Provide bed baths, personal hygiene, grooming, and other daily care needs.
• Incontinence Care: Perform brief changes and maintain proper hygiene, comfort, and skin integrity.
• Feeding-Related Assistance: Provide appropriate assistance with feeding-related care following client-specific training, the established care plan, and applicable caregiver scope of practice. The client is NPO (nothing by mouth).
• Communication & Companionship: Provide compassionate companionship while recognizing and responding to the client's facial expressions, head nodding, and other nonverbal cues.
• Medical Appointments: Accompany the client to scheduled medical appointments. Family members will provide transportation and escort assistance.
• Observation & Documentation: Monitor the client's well-being, document care provided and promptly report any changes in condition or concerns.
• Safety & Comfort: Follow the established care plan, proper transfer techniques, infection control practices, and all safety guidelines.

• Care is provided in a clean, organized, and well-maintained home.
• No errands, grocery shopping, or outside household tasks are required.
• Family members are involved and supportive of the client's care.
• Client-specific training will be provided as appropriate.
• Experience with Hoyer lifts, total-care clients, and nonverbal communication is highly desirable.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma/ GED REQUIRED
• Minimum1 year In-Home Care experience
• Current CNA certification in the state of Georgia or PCA certification
• Current CPR Certification
• Current First Aid Certification
• TB/PPD
• Driver’s License/State ID