Personal Care Assistant (Hanover, NH)

Visiting Angels•Hanover, NH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Claremont is hiring a Personal Care Assistant to serve elderly and home-care clients throughout the Upper Connecticut River Valley, including Hanover, Claremont, Lebanon, and White River Junction. The role helps clients remain or recover at home with dignity. Visits vary by client and may include personal care, household tasks, meal preparation, mobility assistance, and companionship. The assistant must respond promptly to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with 8-hour 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.
Compassion and a desire to provide meaningful companionship to vulnerable people.
Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
Provide 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, according to their abilities.
Assist clients with mobility and ambulation, including moving around the home, attending medical appointments, and taking walks.
Respond promptly to medical emergencies.
Report health changes or unusual circumstances.