Personal Care Assistant

Home in the Heart Healthcare Agency; Hernando (MS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Home in the Heart Healthcare Agency in Hernando, MS is seeking caregivers for non-medical in-home support. You will assist clients with daily living activities, providing companionship and helping with mobility, grooming, and medications as allowed by policy.

The role emphasizes dignity, safety, and independence, requires adherence to care plans, and uses EVV/timekeeping systems. A compassionate, dependable, and professional approach is essential to serve clients in their own homes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Caregiving or personal care experience preferred.
• Pass required background checks.
• Reliable transportation; valid driver’s license and insurance may be needed.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or required by agency policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Help with mobility, transfers, positioning, and eating.
• Prepare light meals and provide medication reminders as permitted by agency policy.
• Perform light housekeeping, laundry, dishwashing, and bed linen changes.
• Provide companionship and assist with authorized errands or appointments.
• Observe and report changes in the client’s condition.
• Follow individualized care plans and document services accurately and promptly.
• Use the agency’s approved EVV/timekeeping system.
• Follow HIPAA, infection-control, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries and report missed visits, schedule changes, and concerns.
• Perform other assigned duties within the caregiver’s scope of practice.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Professional

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EVV/timekeeping system

Job description

Provides non-medical, in-home assistance with daily living activities to help clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent while maintaining their dignity, privacy, and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Help with mobility, transfers, positioning, and eating.
• Prepare light meals and provide medication reminders as permitted by agency policy.
• Perform light housekeeping, laundry, dishwashing, and bed linen changes.
• Provide companionship and assist with authorized errands or appointments.
• Observe and report changes in the client’s condition.
• Follow individualized care plans and document services accurately and promptly.
• Use the agency’s approved EVV/timekeeping system.
• Follow HIPAA, infection-control, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries and report missed visits, schedule changes, and concerns.
• Perform other assigned duties within the caregiver’s scope of practice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Caregiving or personal care experience preferred.
• Compassionate, dependable, patient, and professional.
• Able to communicate effectively and follow care plans and agency policies.
• Must pass required background checks and meet employment requirements.
• Reliable transportation required; valid driver’s license and insurance may be needed for transportation assignments.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or required by agency policy.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and safely assist clients with mobility and transfers as required by the care plan.

Scope of Services

This is a non-medical position. Caregivers may not perform skilled nursing, wound care, injections, medication administration, or other clinical services unless properly licensed and specifically authorized.

Expectations

Caregivers must provide compassionate, respectful, reliable, and professional service in every client’s home.