In Home Patient Care Assistant

Visiting-Angels; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Bowling Green is hiring caregivers to serve clients across South Central Kentucky. Join a network leader in at-home care with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

As an In Home Patient Care Assistant, you’ll enrich clients’ lives, support wellness per care plans, and perform tasks from personal care to light housekeeping while maintaining safety and compassion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance, and a reliable vehicle for transporting clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
• First Aid and emergency response training provided if needed.
• Able to juggle multiple duties with good time-management.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist clients with light exercise or walks.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Perform light housekeeping duties as needed.
• Report health changes or unusual incidents to supervisors.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
• Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
• Remind clients to take prescribed medications.
• Assist with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

In Home Patient Care Assistant

Visiting Angels of Bowling Green is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the South Central Kentucky area including Glasgow, Scottsville, Franklin, Russellville, and many more. Come be part of an office that belongs to the nation's #1 network for at-home care. Make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

As a Visiting Angels In Home Patient Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include:

• 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

Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimers care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

In Home Patient Care Assistant Job Requirements:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Posses a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is required (provided if needed)
• 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

In Home Patient Care Assistant Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift