Personal Care Aide Home Care - LaGrange area

Home Or Away; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay option

Flexible scheduling

Ongoing training

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Home Or Away is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Aide to provide hands-on support for clients in their own homes. You will work one-on-one with clients and families as part of the daily care team, ensuring safety, comfort, and dignified treatment.

The role covers assisting with daily living activities, health advocacy, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and transportation to appointments, with weekly pay options and flexible scheduling feedback. Training and community impact are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in home care preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• HIPAA/privacy knowledge.
• Physical ability to assist with transfers.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support (bathing, dressing, grooming) and safe mobility.
• Actively observe and report changes in client condition or wellness.
• Prepare meals per dietary requirements and assist feeding as needed.
• Manage light housekeeping to maintain a safe living space.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments and errands.
• Ensure safe transfers and repositioning for client comfort.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of care activities and observations.

Skills

ADL support

Health advocacy

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Description

We are currently seeking a dependable Personal Care Aide to provide essential, hands‑on support for our clients' daily living and personal care needs. This role is centered on ensuring our clients stay safe, comfortable, and are treated with the utmost dignity within their own homes. You will work one‑on‑one with clients and their families as a vital part of their daily care team.

Core Responsibilities

• Daily Living Support: Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and safe mobility (ADLs).
• Health Advocacy: Actively observe and report any changes in client condition, behavior, or overall wellness.
• Nutritional Care: Prepare customized meals based on dietary requirements and provide feeding assistance when necessary.
• Home Environment: Manage light housekeeping tasks (laundry, tidying, and organizing) to maintain a safe living space.
• Transportation: Provide safe transit for clients to medical appointments and essential errands.
• Safe Handling: Perform secure transfers and repositioning to ensure client comfort and safety.
• Clear Documentation: Maintain accurate, detailed records of care activities and patient observations.

Why Join Our Care Team?

• Competitive Pay: Market compensation.
• Fast pay: Weekly pay schedule and access to paycheck before payroll is run for a fee.
• Balance: Flexible scheduling options to fit your life.
• Growth: Ongoing training and professional support.
• Impact: Meaningful, one‑on‑one work that makes a real difference in your community.

If you are a dedicated caregiver ready to provide high‑quality, hands‑on support, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Background: Prior experience in home care, assisted living, or memory care environments is preferred.
• Specialized Knowledge: Experience with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or developmental disabilities (Autism/IDD) is a plus.
• Compliance: A solid understanding of HIPAA and patient privacy standards.
• Credentials: Current CPR and First Aid certification is required (must be obtained prior to start date).
• Physical Ability: Capability to safely assist with physical tasks and manual transfers.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with clients, families, and supervisors.
• Character: A patient, reliable, and genuinely compassionate professional attitude.