Personal Care Aide

Visiting Angels of West Springfield•Holyoke, MA

18h

About The Position

Greater Holyoke- PT, Mon-Fri 2 hrs morning, 2 hrs evening, personal care and home care. Client can be shared with other caregiver. Location: Holyoke area, MA Hours: Part-time; Monday-Friday 2 hours in the morning, 2 hours in evening Hours can be combined, serving multiple clients and achieving desired weekly hours. Mr. C is looking for a caregiver to help him in his home 2 hours each morning and 2 hours each evening on week days. He is looking for help with lunch preparation, light housekeeping, and laundry, as well as standby assist with showers. Please consider helping this nice gentleman! Join our award winning team of senior home care professionals in the greater Springfield area. Our elderly clients need help around their homes with personal care, palliative care, respite care, meal preparation and feeding, mobility assistance and transfers, light housekeeping duties, transportation to and from appointments, and companionship. You can make a difference in someone’s life today! Visiting Angels is "America's Choice In Homecare!" We are a non-medical, private pay & VA senior provider operating since 1999. Our work culture is top notch. We have many caregivers that have been with us for several years.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in direct care
Punctuality, reliability, compassion, patience, empathy
Strong ability to read, write, understand, and speak English so as to: Read ADL's Communicate verbally with clients, families, co-workers, and administrative staff
Vehicle or transportation
Ability to add Business Class 30 to car insurance (reimbursed up to $50)
Valid MA Driver's License
Pass a background check
At least 2 professional references (not friends)
Be willing to accept at least 1 e/o weekend shift

Nice To Haves

HHA or CNA certification (not required, we work with applicants to get HCA certified)

Responsibilities

Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles
Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, or assisting with personal care
Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor
Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert
(For some clients) Provide transportation for clients to and from appointments, errands, etc.