Home Health Aide - HHA (Waco, TX)

Visiting Angels • Waco, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels Waco is a non-medical, private-duty home care agency providing companionship, safety supervision, and personal care to help adults live safely, with dignity and independence, in their homes. The Home Health Aide provides care to clients in Waco and surrounding areas and must travel between clients using their own reliable transportation. Candidates must be available on weekdays and weekends; shifts may range from 1 to 12 hours and may be during the day or night. Schedules are coordinated around the aide’s availability and client needs, with a goal of scheduling at least 20 hours per week and the opportunity to accept additional clients.

The position includes personal care, medication reminders, safety supervision, meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, emergency response, and transportation to appointments. Full-time and part-time shifts are offered, including 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts and short shifts.

Requirements

• Have more than one year of hands-on caregiving experience with the elderly.
• Be able to work weekends.
• Be over 18 years old.
• Successfully complete a criminal history check.
• Provide professional references.
• Have reliable personal transportation and be willing to travel outside Waco to client locations.
• Have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and proof of insurance.
• Have a great attitude and be helpful and ready for anything.
• Be able to take direction, follow rules, and be proactive.
• Have good time-management skills.
• Demonstrate high integrity and strong ethics.
• Be available on weekdays and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with hygiene and grooming, including bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Monitor clients and provide safety supervision.
• Prepare meals.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry.
• Run errands and assist with shopping.
• Assist with ambulation and mobility, including lifting 50 pounds or more.
• Provide supportive companionship.
• Respond quickly in case of an emergency.
• Transport clients to and from appointments.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules.
• Weekly pay, with direct deposit available.
• Employee recognition, celebrations, and rewards.
• 24-hour support from office managers.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed