Personal Care Assistant

Visiting Angels Upper Connecticut River Valley, NH; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement

Direct Deposit

Continuing Education

Holidays off

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Claremont is hiring a Personal Care Assistant to support seniors in the Upper Connecticut River Valley area, including Brattleboro, VT and surrounding towns. The role focuses on in-home care, assistance with daily activities, and promoting independent living with dignity.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication, and the ability to manage personal care tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to handle personal care and basic household tasks.
• Familiarity with safety and emergency procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping for client homes.
• Encourage exercise and fitness goals with clients.
• Prompt medication at the right times as prescribed.
• Assist with shopping and meal planning/prep with clients.
• Support mobility and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Excellent time-management

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Ability to work independently

Compassionate caregiving

Willingness to follow safety standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HIRING NOW!!

• Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hour based on experience

• Earn Extra Cash
• Catch Up on Bills
• Daytime hours available
• Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hour based on experience

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 Claremont is hiring a Personal Care Assistant for our clients throughout the Upper Connecticut River Valley area in places like Brattleboro VT, Claremont NH, Keene NH, Springfield VT, White River Junction VT, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Personal Care Assistant Enjoys Benefits Like

• Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hr
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage reimbursement between clients
• Direct Deposit
• Continuing Education
• NO major Holidays (6 observed holidays off)
• Flexible Scheduling

A Visiting Angels Personal Care Assistant 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

A Personal Care Assistant 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.

Personal Care Assistant 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 Available

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts