Caregiver

About the role

Visiting Angels Springfield is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide support to senior adults and those in need across Macoupin County, Sangamon County, Menard County, Morgan County, Logan County, and surrounding areas. This role offers the opportunity to give back to the community while broadening your skills through ongoing training and mentorship.

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
• Own a vehicle with current insurance
• Social Security Card
• Must meet all qualifications to receive bonus

Skills

• Compassionate caregiving for seniors and adults in need
• Dementia Care and Alzheimer's Care (advanced training available)
• Personal care and hygiene assistance
• Mobility and ambulation support
• Meal preparation with attention to dietary constraints
• Light housekeeping
• Medication reminders
• Transportation assistance
• Emergency response

Benefits

• $400 Sign On Bonus Available*
• Pay Rate: $16-$20/hour with differential pay for nights and weekends
• Weekly pay
• Flexible scheduling: Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Weekdays, Nights, Weekends
• Varied shifts from 1 hour to 12 hours
• You make your own schedule
• Travel time with mileage reimbursement
• Caregiver Assistance Program for employees maintaining 35-40 hours a week
• Caregiver mentor program with ongoing training
• Client referral bonus
• Caregiver referral bonus
• Paid Orientation
• Paid Time Off
• Free Tele-health program for all employees and their families enrolled in full time benefits
• Dental, Health and Vision Insurance
• Employee Appreciation
• Client and caregiver introductions before assignment
• Opportunity for personal growth and advanced training in areas like Dementia Care or Alzheimer's Care