In Home Personal Aide

Visiting Angels - Lufkin, TX; Texas; On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Lufkin is seeking an In Home Personal Aide to support seniors in Deep East Texas, including San Augustine, Lufkin, Nacogdoches and surrounding areas.

As a caregiver, you will help with personal care, light housekeeping, meals, and mobility, while encouraging exercise and independence. You’ll report health changes promptly and follow state and agency safety standards. Flexible shifts available, with weekly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• First Aid training and emergency response knowledge.
• Compassion for vulnerable people seeking companionship.
• Willingness to comply with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping.
• Encourage clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take their prescription medications at the right times.
• Help clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them).
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability).
• Assist clients with mobility and ambulation.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

First aid training

Compassionate care

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 Lufkin is hiring an In Home Personal Aide for our clients throughout the Deep East Texas area in places like San Augustine, Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Norwood, Chireno, Rosevine, and many others.

A Visiting Angels In Home Personal Aide enjoys benefits like:

• Pay: $11.00-13.00
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Sign on Bonus

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