Personal Care Assistant

About the role

Visiting Angels of Claremont is hiring a Personal Care Assistant for our clients throughout the Upper Connecticut River Valley area in places like Springfield, VT, Newport NH, New London NH, Sunapee NH, Ludlow VT, and many others. A Visiting Angels Personal Care Assistant wears many hats as they help our elderly and home-care clients stay at home or recover at home with dignity.

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 - this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks
• Being prepared to act quickly in the case of medical emergencies, including 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

• Paid Time Off
• Mileage reimbursement between clients
• Direct Deposit
• Continuing Education
• NO major Holidays (6 observed holidays off)
• Flexible Scheduling

Pay

$18.00-$22.00/hour based on experience

Schedule

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts