Part Time Home Care Aide (Hanover, NH)

Visiting Angels•Hanover, NH

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Claremont is hiring part-time Home Care Aides to serve clients throughout the Upper Connecticut River Valley, including Hanover and Claremont, New Hampshire, Lebanon, New Hampshire, and White River Junction, Vermont. The role supports clients’ quality of life and wellness in accordance with their individual care plans. Schedules are flexible, with daytime hours and shifts of 8 or 12 hours available. The posted pay range is $18.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience. Care may include personal care and hygiene, exercise and walks, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders, mobility assistance, and support during appointments, errands, and shopping trips. Aides report health changes or unusual incidents and respond responsibly to emergencies. Advanced training opportunities, including dementia and Alzheimer’s care, are available for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle to transport clients.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Training in First Aid and emergency response; training is provided if needed.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to juggle multiple duties.
Reliable transportation to and from client homes at scheduled times.
Physical endurance for tasks such as carrying groceries and physically supporting a client.
Comfort performing housekeeping and cooking duties while following applicable dietary constraints.
Willingness and ability to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, including a background check.
Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten clients’ days.

Nice To Haves

Interest in advanced training in dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care.

Responsibilities

Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
Assist clients with light physical exercise or walks.
Plan and prepare meals with clients while adhering to applicable dietary constraints.
Handle light housekeeping duties.
Report health changes or unusual incidents.
Provide pleasant, supportive companionship.
Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
Remind clients to take prescription medications appropriately.
Assist clients with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.
Transport clients using a reliable personal vehicle.