In Home Personal Aide

Visiting Angels Webster Groves, MO; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Visiting Angels Webster Groves is hiring an In Home Personal Aide to support seniors throughout the St. Louis area with compassionate, safe in-home care.

Responsibilities include personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, medication prompting, and mobility assistance, all conducted with respect and dignity in the client’s home.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent time-management and organization skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Reliable transportation to client visits and appointments.
• Comfort with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is a plus.
• A heart for vulnerable adults and meaningful companionship.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks around the home.
• Encourage and support daily exercise and mobility.
• Monitor and prompt for medication as prescribed.
• Help with shopping and groceries, or shop on behalf of clients.
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients.
• Provide mobility support and accompany to appointments.

Skills

Time management

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Dependable transportation

Compassionate caregiving

Safety-conscious

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Webster Groves is hiring an In Home Personal Aide for our clients throughout the St. Louis area in places like Webster Groves, Kirkwood, Brentwood, Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Chesterfield, Ladue, and many others.

A Visiting Angels In Home Personal Aide enjoys benefits like:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

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

Shift Options

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Long Shifts (7-12 hours)
• Short Shifts (2-6 hours)