In Home Personal Aide (Killeen, TX)
About The Position
Visiting Angels Temple 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 agency is hiring an In Home Personal Aide to serve clients in Temple and surrounding areas, including Killeen, Harker Heights, Nolanville, Fort Hood, Copperas Cove, and Belton. Aides must have their own reliable transportation and be willing to travel outside Temple. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Schedules are flexible and coordinated around the aide’s availability and client needs. Shifts may range from 1 to 12 hours and may be during the day or night. The agency aims to schedule aides for at least 20 hours per week, with opportunities to take on additional clients. Full-time and part-time shifts are offered, including 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts and short shifts. Aides assist clients with personal care and daily living, provide companionship and safety supervision, and respond to emergencies. Benefits include weekly pay with direct deposit available, employee recognition and rewards, 24-hour office-manager support, medical, dental, and vision insurance available, and paid time off.
Requirements
- Must have more than one year of hands-on caregiving experience with elderly people.
- Must be able to work weekends.
- Must be over 18 years old.
- Must successfully complete a criminal history check.
- Must provide professional references.
- Must have reliable personal transportation and be willing to drive between clients and travel outside Temple.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and proof of insurance.
- Must have a helpful, positive attitude and be ready for anything.
- Must be able to take direction, follow rules, and be proactive.
- Must have good time-management skills.
- Must demonstrate high integrity and strong ethics.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assist 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 shop for clients.
- 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
- Weekly pay with direct deposit available
- Employee recognition, celebrations, and rewards
- 24-hour support from office managers
- Medical insurance available
- Dental insurance available
- Vision insurance available
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
