In Home Personal Aide

Visiting-Angels; Carthage (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; 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 an In Home Personal Aide to support seniors in the local area, including Redwater, Jackson, Flowood, Ludlow, and more. Enjoy a range of benefits and flexible shifts, with opportunities for growth while helping clients stay at home with dignity.

Responsibilities include personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, medication reminders, and mobility support. Must have a high school diploma and reliable transportation, and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent time-management and reliable transportation for client visits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Remind clients to take prescribed medications on time.
• Assist with shopping and putting away groceries or shopping for them.
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients based on their needs.
• Assist clients with mobility and travel to doctor appointments and outings.

Skills

Time management

Reliable transportation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

In Home Personal Aide

Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of senior adults in your community? Visiting Angels of Jackson is hiring an In Home Personal Aide for our clients throughout the local area in places like Redwater, Jackson, Flowood, Ludlow, and many others.

A Visiting Angels In Home Personal Aide enjoys benefits like:

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

A Visiting Angels In Home Personal Aide wears many hats as they help our elderly and home-care clients stay at home or recover at home with dignity.

While no two client visits look exactly alike, responsibilities may include:

• Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
• Managing light housekeeping
• Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals
• Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times
• Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them)
• Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability)
• Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation - this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks

An In Home Personal Aide must also be prepared to act quickly in the case of medical emergencies. This includes adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances. Our caregivers possess the ideal blend of competency, compassion, and professional discernment.

In Home Personal Aide Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent time-management skills
• Reliable transportation to client visits
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship
• Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards

Shifts Offered:

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