In Home Personal Aide (Calera, AL)

Visiting Angels • Calera, AL

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About The Position

Visiting Angels of Birmingham is hiring an In Home Personal Aide to support senior adults and other home-care clients throughout the local area, including Calera, Birmingham, Saginaw, Montevallo, Alabaster, and Pelham. The role helps clients remain at home or recover at home with dignity. Visits vary by client and may involve companionship, household support, meal preparation, mobility assistance, and help with daily routines. Aides must be prepared to respond quickly 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

• Manage light housekeeping.
• Encourage clients to meet their 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 a doctor, and taking walks.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies.
• Report health changes or unusual circumstances.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Personal protective equipment provided.
• Holiday pay.
• Referral bonuses.
• Direct deposit.
• Weekly pay.
• Overtime.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED