In Home Personal Aide

Visiting-Angels; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Visiting Angels seeks an In Home Personal Aide to assist elderly clients in Reading and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include personal care, light housekeeping, meal planning, mobility support, and medication reminders, with emphasis on dignity and home comfort.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 6+ months of caregiver experience, reliability, and ability to pass background checks. Benefits include health coverage and flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in caring for seniors and/or disabled adults.
• Excellent time‑management skills.
• Reliable transportation to client visits is a MUST.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on time.
• Assist with shopping and meal planning/preparation.
• Support mobility and accompany clients to appointments or outings.

Skills

Time management

Transportation

Communication skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Background check

First Aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Reading is hiring an In Home Personal Aide for our clients throughout the local area in places like Reading, Wyomissing, Mt Penn, Greenfields, Colony Park, and many others.

A Visiting Angels In Home Personal Aide enjoys benefits like:

• Pay: $14.00-$15.00/hour
• Continued Education Provided
• Supportive Staff
• Flexible Schedules
• Personal One-on-One Care
• Competitive Wages
• Work Close to Home
• Rewarding Career!!
• Health, Dental, and 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

• MUST have high school diploma or equivalent
• MINIMUM of 6 months experience in caring for Seniors and/or Disabled Adults professionally or personally.
• Excellent time-management skills
• Reliable transportation to client visits is a MUST
• 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