In Home Patient Care Assistant

About the role

Visiting Angels of Jackson is hiring caregivers to serve clients in the local area including Richland, Pearl, Whitfield, Ridgeland, and more. Join a national network of at-home care providers.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervising clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to juggle multiple duties
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes
• Confidence in physical endurance for tasks like carrying groceries and supporting a client
• Comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to dietary constraints
• Willingness and ability to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards

Qualifications

• Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client

Skills

• Flexibility to work various shifts including full-time, part-time, 8-hour, 10-hour, 12-hour shifts, PRN, and live-in options

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay