Compassionate In-Home Patient Care Aide

Visiting Angels; Eatonton (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Athens is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Aide to support seniors in Athens, Eatonton, Madison, and surrounding areas. Join a caring local team and make a real difference by providing compassionate, respectful care and companionship.

The role covers light housekeeping, meal preparation, mobility assistance, transportation, and opportunities for growth through training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints.
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Respectful and compassionate.
• Good time management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ethics.
• Physical endurance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Skills

Compassion

First aid

Time management

Communication

Safety standards

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels Athens is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Aide to support seniors in Athens, Eatonton, Madison, and surrounding areas. Join a caring local team and make a real difference by providing compassionate, respectful care and companionship.

The role covers light housekeeping, meal preparation, mobility assistance, transportation, and opportunities for growth through training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care.