In Home Patient Care Assistant

Visiting Angels Northwest Arkansas

Carthage (MS)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 hours ago

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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 in-home patient care assistants to support clients in the local area with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and opportunities for growth.

You'll provide personal care, companionship, and assist with mobility, meals, medication reminders, and transportation as part of our #1 US network for at-home care. This role offers meaningful work and avenues for advanced training in dementia and Alzheimer’s care.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license, car insurance, and reliable vehicle.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent time-management and ability to juggle multiple duties.
Commitment to health and safety standards.
Compassion and a desire to brighten clients' day.

Responsibilities

Assist with personal care and hygiene.
Support light exercise or walking with clients.
Plan and prepare meals with clients.
Light housekeeping duties.
Report health changes or incidents.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Respond quickly in emergencies.
Accompany and supervise shopping trips.
Remind clients to take prescribed medications.
Assist with mobility at home and during appointments.

Skills

Strong communication

Time-management

Reliable transportation

Compassionate caregiving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels of Jackson is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Redwater, Jackson, Flowood, Ludlow, 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.

Role

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 Alzheimer’s 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
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

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