At Home Caregiver
Visiting Angels Quad Cities, IA · Tipton, IA · 6 days ago
Healthcare$14–$16/hrInternship
At Home Caregiver
***URGENTLY HIRING***
- Location: Tipton, IA
- Pay: $14.00-$16.00/hour
- MUST have valid Driver's License
About the role
Are you looking for an At Home Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Bettendorf is the place for you. The office in Bettendorf provides caregivers for the Quad Cities area including Durant, Davenport, Bettendorf, Muscatine, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire Quad Cities region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts.
Responsibilities
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Aid clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
- Aid clients with personal care and hygiene
- Support 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
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent
- MUST have valid Driver's License