In Home Personal Aide

About the role

An In Home Personal Aide helps elderly and home-care clients stay at home or recover at home with dignity. Responsibilities vary with each client visit and may include personal care, light housekeeping, fitness encouragement, medication reminders, shopping, meal planning and preparation, and mobility assistance. Aides must also act quickly in medical emergencies and report any health changes or unusual circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
• Managing light housekeeping
• Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals
• Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times
• Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them)
• Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability)
• Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation, including getting around the house, visiting the doctor, and taking walks
• Acting quickly in the case of medical emergencies
• Adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent time-management skills
• Reliable transportation to client visits
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship
• Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits package including:
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
• Full-time and part-time hours available
• In-home and facility shifts available (vary by location)
• Immediate start
• Caregiver referral bonuses (vary by location)
• Caregiver appreciation prizes and drawings monthly
• Paid weekly

Schedule

• Full Time
• Part Time