Personal Care Assistant

Visiting Angels; New London (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement

Direct Deposit

Continuing Education

NO major Holidays off

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Claremont is hiring a Personal Care Assistant to support senior clients across the Upper Connecticut River Valley, including New London NH, Keene NH, and Claremont NH. You will provide in-home care and companionship, helping with daily activities and mobility while maintaining dignity.

Responsibilities include personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, and medication prompting. Strong communication, reliability, and a heart for serving vulnerable people are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• Willingness to pass background check and drug screen.
• First Aid knowledge and emergency response training.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping for client homes.
• Encourage and assist with exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on schedule.
• Assist with shopping and meal planning/preparation.
• Support mobility and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Reliable transportation

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Personal Care Assistant

HIRING NOW!!

• 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 New London NH, Keene NH, Claremont NH, Brattleboro VT, Bellows Falls VT, Hillsborough NH, 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