Personal Care Aide
- Dorchester, NJ, United States
$19 to $24 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $19 to $24 USD / hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Personal Care Aide – Hands-On Daily Living Support Full-Time & Part-Time | Flexible Shift Options |
Why Join Our VA Team?
• Supportive Culture: Leaders who listen, mentor, and celebrate every success.
• Competitive Pay & Perks: Hourly rates above market, Weekly pay, mileage reimbursement, paid skills training.
• True Flexibility: Pick daytime, evening, or weekend blocks that fit your life.
What You’ll Do for Clients
• Personal Care Excellence – Provide respectful assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and safe transfers.
• Mobility & Exercise – Guide ambulation, walker/wheelchair use, and therapist-directed range-of-motion routines.
• Nutritious Meal Prep – Plan and cook simple, balanced meals; monitor hydration.
• Safe & Tidy Home – Handle light housekeeping, laundry, and fall-prevention checks.
• Medication Cueing – Give timely reminders and note any changes in condition for the supervising nurse.
• Meaningful Companionship – Offer conversation, games, and escorted outings to keep minds sharp and spirits high.
• Errands & Transportation – Drive or accompany clients to appointments, groceries, and community activities.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Experience as a caregiver, HHA, or in a similar role is preferred. (training is available for the right candidate with a compassionate heart) If you're not certified, we can help you become certified through our CHHA school program.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel within service area.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and follow all infection-control and safety protocols.
- Friendly, clear communicator who respects client dignity and confidentiality.
- Dependable and detail-oriented - you notice small changes that make a big difference.
Ready to Bring Comfort & Confidence to Every Day?
Click “Apply Now” to join a home-care agency where personal care aides are valued partners in each client’s journey to live safely and independently at home!
More about this job
Skills
- Personal care
- Housekeeping
- Valid driver's licence
- Heavy lifting
- Infection prevention and control
- Confidentiality