In Home Patient Care Assistant

Visiting-Angels; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Referral program

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Jasper is hiring In Home Patient Care Assistants to support clients across the local area with compassionate in-home care. You will assist with personal care, meals, mobility, and daily activities while maintaining client safety and dignity.

We offer flexible schedules, opportunities for advanced training in dementia care, and a supportive team environment. A valid license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Training in First Aid/emergency response provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with light exercise or walks with clients.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Report health changes or incidents.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with shopping and accompany clients as needed.
• Remind clients to take medications.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

In Home Patient Care Assistant

Visiting Angels of Jasper is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Huntingburg, Ferdinand, Washington, Loogootee, Santa Clause, Dale, Vincennes, 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
• 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:

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

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• Short Shift