Personal Care Attendant

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team: Personal Care Attendant

Salary Range: $16.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Schedule: Per Diem

About Us: Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is more than just a healthcare provider; we're a community-focused, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of central Vermonters. We deliver exceptional home health and hospice care to individuals of all backgrounds, ensuring access to high-quality services regardless of financial circumstances. Committed to holistic care, we offer a range of health promotion, long-term care, and maternal-and-child health services, aiming to enrich the lives of our community members at every stage.

Who We're Seeking: As a Personal Care Attendant, you’ll provide compassionate, one-on-one care that brings warmth, connection, and comfort to clients in their homes. In this role, you’ll support daily living needs such as light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, cooking, errands, and personal care—including bathing and dressing—while ensuring safety and dignity in accordance with each client’s Plan of Care. You’ll also offer meaningful companionship, monitor client well-being, and communicate any changes to your supervisor. Join a supportive, close-knit team where you’ll receive regular supervision, guidance from case managers and schedulers, and the satisfaction of making a real difference every day.

Your Responsibilities: As a member of our dedicated team, you'll:

• Knowledge of proper body mechanics, safe and proper use of mechanical and adaptive equipment, and use of universal precautions and infection control required.
• Ability to provide emotional support and positive social interactions with clients and/or their families is required.
• Ability to aid with bathing, dressing, and minimal assist with transfers, ambulation, assistance with self-administered medication and other personal care needs as established in the Plan of Care required.
• Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA regulations required
• Ability to display flexibility to work as needed including unplanned schedule changes within a fast-paced and constantly changing environment required
• Knowledge of and observance of emergency reporting procedures required

Why Join Us: We offer more than just a job; we provide a fulfilling career with exceptional benefits:

• 28 days combined time off in your first year for a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to start your day from home for added convenience.
• Supportive environment with guidance from our office staff and management team.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan with 3% employer contribution for long-term financial security.
• Mileage reimbursement
• Discounts at local vendors to enjoy perks beyond work.

Requirements:

• High school education or GED equivalent
• Previous experience working with the elderly and/or adults with disabilities preferred.
• Valid Vermont driver’s license. Ability to successfully pass pre-employment history and physical examination. Must successfully pass background checks including driver record, criminal, adult and child abuse background, and Office of Inspector General (OIG) check/review. Must show proof of qualified auto insurance at time of employment.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and making a positive impact in the lives of others, we want to hear from you. Join our team at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice and embark on a rewarding journey where your skills and compassion truly matter. Apply now and be a part of something meaningful.

CVHHH is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.