Part Time Home Care Aide (New London, NH)
About The Position
Visiting Angels of Claremont is hiring caregivers to serve clients throughout the Upper Connecticut River Valley area. As a Visiting Angels Part Time Home Care Aide, you will play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include helping clients with personal care and hygiene, assisting with light physical exercise or walks, planning and preparing meals, handling light housekeeping duties, reporting health changes, providing companionship, responding to emergencies, accompanying clients on shopping trips, and reminding clients to take medications. Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care.
Requirements
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Possess a Valid Driver's License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Training in First Aid and emergency response is required (provided if needed)
- Excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
- Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
- Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
- Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
- Willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
Nice To Haves
- Opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care
Responsibilities
- Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
- Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
- Planning and preparing meals with clients
- Handling light housekeeping duties
- Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
- Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
- Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
- Accompanying and supervise clients during shopping trips
- Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
- Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Mileage reimbursement between clients
- Direct Deposit
- Continuing Education
- NO major Holidays (6 observed holidays off)
- Flexible Scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
