Transportation Personal Care Aide

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

greater Holyoke, MA - part-time, Mondays & Wednesdays 1p-5p personal care, transportation, companionship, male caregiver
Can be combined with other clients to achieve desired number of hours.

Mr. S is looking for a male caregiver to provide companionship as well as help with personal care and transportation to appointments. A male applicant with transportation is a must! He's looking for 10 hours per week of services: M/W from 1-5pm.


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 someones 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.

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:

• 401k 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