Home Care Aide

Job Summary

The Visiting Angels office in Tupelo seeks dedicated individuals to provide compassionate care to senior adults and those in need within the Northeast Mississippi area.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Ambulate and assist clients with mobility
• Assist with personal care and hygiene
• Plan and prepare meals with clients’ assistance
• Perform light housekeeping duties
• Do clients' shopping or accompany them
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report unusual incidents and act responsibly in emergencies

Requirements

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent