In Home Personal Aide

Visiting Angels•Claremont, NH

1d•$18 - $22

About The Position

In Home Personal Aide 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 an In Home Personal Aide for our clients throughout the Upper Connecticut River Valley area in places like Springfield, VT, Newport NH, New London NH, Sunapee NH, Ludlow VT, and many others. A Visiting Angels In Home Personal Aide 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 In Home Personal 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 ambulationâ€”this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks An In Home Personal 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.

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

Responsibilities

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 ambulationâ€”this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks
Act quickly in the case of medical emergencies
Adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances