Compassionate In-Home Care Assistant — Flexible Shifts

Visiting-Angels; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Jackson is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients across the Jackson area, including Richland, Pearl, Whitfield, Ridgeland. Join the nation's #1 network for at-home care, with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

As an In Home Patient Care Assistant, you'll support clients with personal care, meals, light housekeeping, companionship, and safe mobility.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a Valid Driver's License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once.
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care.
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client.
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints.
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check).
• Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table.

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 supervise clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Compassion

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels of Jackson is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients across the Jackson area, including Richland, Pearl, Whitfield, Ridgeland. Join the nation's #1 network for at-home care, with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

As an In Home Patient Care Assistant, you'll support clients with personal care, meals, light housekeeping, companionship, and safe mobility.