In Home Personal Aide (Carthage, TX)

Visiting Angels•Carthage, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Longview is hiring an In Home Personal Aide to serve elderly and home-care clients throughout East Texas, including Carthage, DeBerry, Tatum, Tenaha, Beckville, and nearby areas. The role helps clients remain or recover at home with dignity by providing personal care, household assistance, companionship, and support with everyday activities. Client needs vary from visit to visit. Aides must respond promptly to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances.

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.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Training or knowledge in First Aid and emergency response.
A heart for vulnerable people and a desire to provide meaningful companionship.
Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
Perform light housekeeping.
Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
Prompt clients to take prescription medications at the appropriate times.
Help clients shop and put away groceries, or shop on their behalf.
Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients, based on their abilities.
Assist clients with mobility and ambulation, including moving around the home, visiting the doctor, and taking walks.
Respond promptly to medical emergencies.
Report health changes or unusual circumstances.