At Home Caregiver
About the Role
Visiting Angels’ office in Athens provides caregivers for the local area including Eatonton, Madison, Greensboro, Stephens, Athens, and many others. This role is an opportunity to do meaningful work by becoming a companion to seniors or individuals in need, supporting them with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping and meal preparation to mobility assistance and transportation. It’s also a chance for personal growth, with opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care.
Our compassionate caregivers are the backbone of everything we do, and we consider them family. If you enjoy caring for others, take pride in helping seniors with daily activities, and are searching for a meaningful career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Visiting Angels has been voted a “Best Place to Work” by caregivers nationwide.
Responsibilities
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help clients with routine exercises
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
- Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Requirements
- Passion to serve others—a true caregiver
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate demeanor
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent