Personal Care Aide

Benefits : 401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Wellness resources

Westfield, MA - Part-time; Mondays and Fridays 10a-1 : 30p; Wednesdays 10a-12p; female caregiver preferred. Personal care, light housekeeping. Client may shared with another caregivers. May be combined with other clients to achieve desired number of hours.

A senior veteran in Westfield needs your help in his home! Mr. W is looking for a female caregiver to help with personal care (dressing, showering) and light housekeeping. (He has a cat in his home.)

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.

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.

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

Preferred :

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

Benefits : 401(k) matching

Free uniforms and supplies

Lots of training and opportunities for advancement

Paid time off / sick time

Parent leave

Office celebrations / holiday parties

Flexible schedule

Overtime pay