Caregiver

About the role

Visiting Angels' office in Cedar Rapids is seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for caregiver 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 region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids is much more than just a job, it's a chance to do some real good for families in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

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
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay

Pay

Starting at $17.00/hr

Schedule

Full Time, Part Time, PRN, Short Shift