Home Care Aide
Help At Home
$12.50 per hour
Cordele, 31015, US
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Paid breaks
- Recommended by parents
- Respectful managers
About Help At Home
Help At Home is a home care service provider.
Job description from Help At Home
Job Description
Job DescriptionHelp at Home is hiring caregivers in your community TODAY - we offer weekly pay starting at $12.50 per hour!
Why should you join Help at Home?
- Flexible scheduling
- No experience required
- Amazing benefits – health care, paid time off, and more!
- Meaningful work with clients who need your help
- Industry leader with 40+ years of history in a high-demand field
- Veteran-Friendly Employer: We encourage veterans, active military, and their spouses to apply for positions. Our roles are flexible, and we value your experience and expertise.
As a Personal Care Attendant, you’ll work 1-on-1 with your clients inside their homes, and support them with the following types of activities:
- Light housekeeping, including organizing, laundry and basic cleaning
- Personal activities such as dressing, medication and assisting with meals
- Accompanying your clients to and assisting them with any activities outside the home such as grocery shopping or running errands
Eligibility Requirements:
- Previous Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Experience is a plus, but not required
- Access to insured and reliable transportation
- Dedication to professional development, including organizational and state-required training
Physical Qualifications:
- Ability to move, transport or position up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to move or traverse about in offices and/or client homes, including ascending and descending stairs
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with others to exchange information
Caregivers must comply with state background screening requirements. Compensation, benefits, time off and bonuses vary by state and location, so please ask for complete details at your interview.
Data Security and Privacy Statement
At Help at Home, we prioritize protecting your personal information during the hiring process. We comply with all relevant data privacy regulations, including HIPAA and SOX where applicable. Your data will only be used to assess your employment suitability and won't be shared with unauthorized parties.
We use strong security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. By submitting your application, you consent to this process. You can access, modify, or request deletion of your data by contacting us.
Employees must adhere to our data protection policies and legal requirements to safeguard sensitive information.
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people get paid breaks
Do caregivers at Help At Home get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
87% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick
Does Help At Home pay caregivers when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
96% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do caregivers at Help At Home do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
46% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do caregivers find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 57% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 24% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 12% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do caregivers at Help At Home worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
49% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
Good
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Most people can choose their shifts
Do caregivers at Help At Home get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
79% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Good
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Easy to change shifts
How easy is it for caregivers at Help At Home to change shifts?
Most people find it easy to change shifts.
How we know this
75% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it for caregivers to get time off at Help At Home?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
46% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
Good
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Help At Home managers change caregivers schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
84% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Some people find it hard to take sick days
How easy is it for caregivers to take sick days at Help At Home?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
How we know this
36% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Good
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working as caregivers at Help At Home good if you have caring responsibilities?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
84% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Benefits
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Okay
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Only some people get separate paid time off for sick days and vacation
At Help At Home, are caregivers’s sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
How we know this
56% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Getting sick isn’t a vacation.
You shouldn’t have to lose your time off just because you got sick or had a medical emergency.
A good job gives you separate sick days so you can rest and get better without losing your paid time off allowance.
Good
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Most part-timers can get health insurance
Are part-time caregivers able to get health insurance from Help At Home?
Most people who work part-time can get health insurance.
How we know this
92% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can get health insuranceBased on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer offers health insurance to all their workers, no matter how many hours they work or what kind of job they have.
Good
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Most part-timers get paid time off
Do part-time caregivers get paid time off at Help At Home?
Most people who work part-time get paid time off.
How we know this
73% of people who work part-time say they get paid time offBased on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid time off, no matter if they work full-time or part-time.
At a good job, you deserve all the same benefits, even if you work fewer hours.
Good
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Most people say they can afford the health insurance
Is the health insurance from Help At Home cheap enough for caregivers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
How we know this
78% of people say the health insurance costs are okayBased on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it costs a lot.
A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.
Good
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Most people get paid time off
Do caregivers get paid time off at Help At Home?
Most people get paid time off work.
How we know this
84% of people say they get paid time off.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do caregivers at Help At Home feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
81% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Only some people get breaks without interruption
Do caregivers at Help At Home get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
58% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
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Some people are stressed out
Is it stressful for caregivers to work at Help At Home?
Some people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
60% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
Good
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Most people enjoy their job
Do caregivers at Help At Home enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
84% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do caregivers at Help At Home recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
51% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do caregivers get enough training when they start at Help At Home?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to advance
Do caregivers get support to advance at Help At Home?
Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 73% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do caregivers think Help At Home’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
71% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do caregivers feel well informed about how Help At Home is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
65% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
What Help At Home employees say about their job
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Best thing
Major say in what hours I work, direct with clients, low supervision
Worst thing
No PTO/sick leave, hours depend on client availability, variability in client quality sometimes puts support workers like myself in danger
Direct support professional at Help At Home, July 2025
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Best thing
Pleasant clients.
Worst thing
Some clients are hard to deal with sometimes.
Caregiver at Help At Home, June 2025
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