Personal Care Assistant

About the role

Visiting Angels of Boise is hiring a Personal Care Assistant to support our elderly and home-care clients in staying at home or recovering with dignity. This role offers flexibility, growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of senior adults in communities like Caldwell, Nampa, Meridian, and others.

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 medical emergencies and reporting 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
• Ability 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

• $500 sign-on bonus
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• PPE provided
• Cash referral bonuses for caregivers and clients
• Continuing education opportunities
• Platinum Gym membership
• Caregiver Refreshment Center
• Mileage reimbursement

Schedule

• Full-time and part-time positions available
• 8-hour, 10-hour, and 12-hour shifts
• PRN and short shifts
• Flexible shift options, including days and weekends
• Immediate start opportunities