Senior Care Aide

Visiting-Angels; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Visiting Angels is hiring a Senior Care Aide to support clients in Evansville and surrounding areas. The role involves in-home care, companionship, and helping clients stay safe at home with dignity.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, light housekeeping, mobility support, and medication prompting. Strong communication and a compassionate approach are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent time-management skills are essential.
• Reliable transportation to client visits is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response is preferred.
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship.
• Willingness to comply with state and office health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping for clients.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take prescribed medications on time.
• Help with shopping and meal prep in collaboration with clients.
• Assist with mobility and accompany clients to appointments and walks.

Skills

Time-management

Reliability

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking tasks

Background check

First Aid training

Compassion for seniors

Health and safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Senior Care Aide

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 Evansville is hiring a Senior Care Aide for our clients throughout the local area in places like Vanderburgh, Princeton, Mt. Vernon, Newburgh, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Senior Care Aide enjoys benefits like:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Referral Bonuses

A Visiting Angels Senior Care Aide 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 Senior Care Aide 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.

Senior Care Aide 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

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• Short Shift