In Home Personal Aide

Visiting-Angels

Sinking Spring (Berks County)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 21,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hourly Pay $14–$15

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

Job summary

Visiting Angels seeks an In Home Personal Aide to support seniors in the Reading area, including Sinking Spring, Wyomissing, and nearby communities. You will provide compassionate, client-centered care in home settings with a focus on dignity and independence.

The role involves personal care, light housekeeping, meal planning, mobility assistance, medication prompting, and transportation support with flexible schedules and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 6 months experience 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.
A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship.
Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Helping clients with personal care and hygiene.
Managing light housekeeping for clients.
Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals.
Prompting clients to take medications at the right times.
Assisting with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them).
Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients based on their abilities.
Assisting with mobility and ambulation, including getting around the house and accompanying to appointments.

Skills

Caregiving

Time management

Reliable transportation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Emergency readiness

Compassionate approach

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 Sinking Spring, Reading, Wyomissing, West Lawn, Whitfield, Colony Park, Spring Ridge, 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