Caregiver

About the Role

Visiting Angels’ Birmingham office is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide in-home care for senior adults and those in need across the local area, including Calera, Birmingham, Saginaw, Montevallo, Alabaster, and Pelham. This role is ideal for individuals committed to making a meaningful difference in their community while broadening their skills in elderly and home care.

A Caregiver with Visiting Angels Birmingham supports seniors with a wide range of responsibilities, from light housekeeping and meal preparation to mobility assistance and transportation. This position also offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, including advanced training in dementia and Alzheimer’s care.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (e.g., doctor’s appointments, walks)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from clients (when able)
• Perform grocery shopping or accompany clients when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties 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

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Overtime

Schedule

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift
• Live-in Caregiver