In Home Personal Aide

Visiting-Angels; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Topeka is hiring an In Home Personal Aide to support seniors in Auburn, Lawrence, Tecumseh and nearby areas. You will assist with personal care, light housekeeping and helping clients remain safely at home with dignity.

This role offers flexible shifts and weekly pay with benefits such as dental, health and vision insurance, direct deposit and a sign-on bonus. A compassionate, reliable candidate with good communication fits well.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.

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 or grocery delivery.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients based on ability.
• Assist with mobility and travel to doctors or outings.

Skills

Time-management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

First Aid training

Compassion for elders

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 Topeka is hiring an In Home Personal Aide for our clients throughout the local area in places like Auburn, Lawrence, Tecumseh, and many others.

A Visiting Angels In Home Personal Aide enjoys benefits like:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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

In Home Personal Aide Shift Options:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed