Private Duty/Home Care Aide

About the role

A Visiting Angels Private Duty/Home Care Aide enjoys benefits like: Competitive Pay, Family Environment, Extensive Paid Skills and Dementia Care Training, Paid Time Off, Referral Bonuses, Private Duty/Home Care Aide of the Year, Company Christmas Celebration, 24/7 Private Duty/Home Care Aide Coaching and Support.

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)
• Aiding clients with mobility and ambulation
• Acting quickly in the case of medical emergencies

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

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 12 Hour Shifts
• Short Shifts