In Home Personal Aide (San Augustine, TX)

Visiting Angels•San Augustine, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Lufkin is hiring an In Home Personal Aide to support senior adults and home-care clients throughout the Deep East Texas area, including San Augustine, Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Norwood, Chireno, and Rosevine. Aides help clients remain or recover at home with dignity, providing personal care, companionship, and practical assistance. Client visits vary, and aides must be prepared to respond quickly to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances. The role calls for competency, compassion, and professional discernment. Full-time and part-time work is offered, with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts.

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.
Remind 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, according to their abilities.
Assist clients with mobility and ambulation, including moving around the home, going to medical appointments, and taking walks.
Respond promptly to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances.