Personal Care Aid

Right at Home Northeast Nebraska; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 15,842 - 17,908; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits after 60 days

Gym discounts

Paid travel time and mileage

Paid time off for Caregiver of the Quarter

Job summary

A respected home care provider in Salt Lake City is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Aide to join their team. The role involves assisting clients with daily tasks, maintaining a clean environment, and providing companionship. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $11.50 to $13.00 per hour, with additional benefits including medical coverage, paid travel time, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• 6+ months of professional or personal caregiving experience.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver's license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily tasks to enhance their comfort.
• Perform housekeeping, meal prep, and companionship activities.
• Transport clients to doctor’s visits and support during outings.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Reliability

Dependability

Ability to lift at least 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Right at Home of Salt Lake is a Home Care Pulse Employer of Choice, demonstrating our commitment to hiring excellent caregivers and providing them with ongoing training and support.

What We’re Looking For

We’re immediately seeking compassionate, dependable, and caring individuals to join our Caregiver Team as a Personal Care Aide to fulfill our mission, "To improve the quality of life for those we serve".

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with day-to-day tasks to help them feel happy, safe and comfortable in their own homes.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment, performing various housekeeping tasks, meal preparation, and companionship activities.
• Assist with homemaking activities: vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, laundry, cleaning bathrooms.
• Prepare meals and snacks according to instructions and may shop for groceries.
• Accompany client to doctor’s visits, take notes as needed, and provide companionship during walks, trips, and recreational activities.
• Report changes to the client or their environment to the caring office team.

What You Receive

• Medical benefits for full‑time employees after 60 days.
• Competitive pay: $11.50–$12.00 per hour for shifts of 1.5 hours or more; $13.00 for shifts less than 1.5 hours; $10.50 per hour at night.
• Gym discounts and reimbursements.
• Paid travel time and mileage between client visits.
• Supportive office staff with a 24‑hour on‑call line for client questions.
• Holiday shifts paid at time and a half.
• PTO available for winning Caregiver of the Quarter.
• Potential raises after 60‑day and annual reviews.
• Tuition help or reimbursement for CNA school upon pre‑approval and completion of state exam.
• Inclusion in a team that has earned multiple Home Care Pulse awards.

What We Expect

• At least 18 years old.
• Compassionate, ontime, dependable, and good at communication.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Reliable transportation. Preferred: valid driver’s license and insured automobile.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months to a year of professional or personal caregiving experience.
• Complete an in‑office competency evaluation.
• Pass a background/drug screening.
• Qualified to work in the United States.

Compensation

$11.50–$13.00 an hour for daytime shifts, $10.50 an hour at night.