Private Duty/Home Care Aide

Visiting Angels - Montgomery, AL; Tuskegee (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Montgomery seeks compassionate Private Duty/Home Care Aides to support seniors in Central Alabama, including Tuskegee. You will provide companionship, light housekeeping, meal prep, and mobility assistance to clients in their homes.

Training opportunities include dementia and Alzheimer’s care, with a focus on safety and respectful, person-centered care. Join a dedicated team that values empathy, reliability, and community service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Passion to serve others and provide compassionate care.
• Ability to perform light housekeeping and meal prep.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical endurance.
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Basic knowledge of emergency response and first aid.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to seniors.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.
• Light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Help with mobility and transportation.
• Monitor health and report changes to supervisor.
• Document care provided and follow care plans.

Skills

Compassionate caregiver

Emergency first aid

Mobility assistance

Personal care

Strong communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Private Duty/Home Care Aide

Are you looking for a Private Duty/Home Care Aide job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Montgomery is the place for you. The office in Montgomery provides caregivers for the Central Alabama area including Tuskegee, Montgomery, Franklin, Auburn, Shorter, Woodland, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire Central Alabama region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Private Duty/Home Care Aide job with Visiting Angels Montgomery is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Montgomery and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Private Duty/Home Care Aide with Visiting Angels Montgomery supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Private Duty/Home Care Aide job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Visiting Angels Work Environment

Our compassionate caregivers are the backbone of everything we do, and we think of them as family. We are always searching to add more family members to our caregiver team, and you could be one of them!

• Do you enjoy caring for others?
• Do you take pride in helping seniors with their daily activities and instilling much-needed companionship?
• Are you searching for a meaningful career in an industry that needs your talents?

If you answered “yes” to the questions above, then we have the perfect senior care job opportunity for you. In fact, caregivers across the nation have voted Visiting Angels as a “Best Place to Work,” an honor we take great pride in every day.

Private Duty/Home Care Aide Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Private Duty/Home Care Aide Requirements

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent