Home Health Aide

Personal Care Services MidSouth; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Accident insurance

Cancer insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Daily pay access

Training included

Job summary

Personal Care Services MidSouth provides in-home care to individuals across life stages, delivering essential daily living assistance to promote independence, safety, and well-being in the comfort of clients' homes.

The role emphasizes compassion, integrity, and personalized support, with comprehensive training and resources provided to both experienced caregivers and newcomers to the field.

Qualifications

• Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts and document daily care accurately.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with clients and families.
• Physical stamina for mobility and physical tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Be reliable, punctual, and complete tasks precisely.
• Demonstrate adaptability and problem-solving for evolving client needs.
• Uphold agency values with empathy, professionalism and integrity.
• Use a mobile device to clock in/out and document services.

Responsibilities

• Personal care: assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting.
• Meal preparation based on dietary needs or preferences.
• Mobility assistance including transfers from bed, wheelchair, or vehicle.
• Light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and cleaning.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in activities.
• Monitor and report changes in health to family or supervisors.
• Maintain accurate service records and daily activity documentation.

Skills

Punctuality

Communication

Physical stamina

Confidentiality

Reliability

Adaptability

Empathy

Mobile clock-in

Job description

Job Overview

At Personal Care Services Midsouth, LLC, your dedication and empathy will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. This vital role involves providing personalized, in-home support to individuals across various stages of life and health needs. You will deliver essential assistance that promotes independence, safety, and well-being, ensuring clients feel cared for and respected in the comfort of their own homes.

By joining our team, you become part of a company that upholds respect, integrity, and personalized care as core values. Whether you’re an experienced caregiver or new to the field, we invest in your success through comprehensive training and resources.

Job Responsibilities

• Personal care: Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

• Meal preparation: Prepare and serve nutritious meals based on dietary restrictions or preferences.

• Mobility assistance: Help clients move safely within their homes or between locations, including transferring from beds, wheelchairs, or vehicles.

• Household tasks: Perform light housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing.

• Companionship: Provide emotional support and engage clients in meaningful activities, such as conversation, hobbies, or light exercise.

• Monitoring: Observe and report changes in clients’ physical or mental health to family members or supervisors promptly.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of care provided and daily activities

Required Skills and Experience

• Maintain punctuality by arriving on time for all scheduled shifts and provide accurate documentation of daily care activities in client records.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with clients and their families.

• Physical stamina to assist clients with mobility and other physical tasks.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.

• Demonstrate reliability by consistently arriving on time and completing assigned tasks with precision.

• Exhibit adaptability and problem-solving skills to address clients’ evolving needs.

• Uphold the values of the agency by providing care with empathy, professionalism, and integrity.

• Ability to use a mobile device for clocking in/out and service documentations.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (for roles requiring travel).

• Able to pass a Criminal background check

• Fingerprinted with MSDH

• CPR certified

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a home healthcare caregiver or in a similar role – Preferred

• Internet accessible mobile phone for documenting service delivery and tasks provided

Benefits

We value our caregivers and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Dental, vision, short-term disability, accident, cancer, and life insurance options.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Paid time off (PTO) and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.

• Referral program

• Daily pay access

• Paid Orientation and Training

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.