In Home Patient Care Assistant

Visiting-Angels; Carthage (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 In Home Patient Care Assistants to support clients across the local area with personal care, mobility assistance, light housekeeping, meal prep, and companionship. Shifts include Full Time, Part Time, 8, 10, 12 hour options, and PRN.

You will follow care plans, report health changes, and help clients stay safe at home. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable personal vehicle to transport clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good time-management and ability to juggle multiple duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with light exercise or walks and mobility.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Perform light housekeeping duties and meal preparation.
• Report health changes or unusual incidents to supervisors.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Assist with shopping trips and accompany clients.
• Ensure clients take medications as prescribed.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

In Home Patient Care Assistant

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.

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

Shift Options

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

Benefits Offered

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay