Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels of Kirkland is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the Greater King County area including Shoreline, Kirkland, Seattle, Lake City, Kenmore, Mountlake Terrace, Woodway, Edmonds, West Seattle, Des Moines, Normandy Park, Sammamish, and many more.

About the role

As a Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include:

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervise clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a Valid Driver’s License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (e.g., background check)
• Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table

Benefits

• $18.00–$22.00 per hour, weekly payroll
• Clock-in/out, Care Plan, and Care Notes available real time on your phone (no paper to process)
• 24-hour access to office staff (you are always supported)
• A flexible schedule in the territories you want to work
• Five people selected for Caregiver of the Month with up to a $500 prize
• Free continuing education, training and development opportunities
• Company provided Protective Personal Equipment (Safety is a priority)
• $250 Employee Referral Program (the best new hire referrals come from our employees)
• Matching 401K Retirement Plan for Full Time Employees
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits available for Full Time Employees
• Discounted homecare aide certification training for Full Time Employees
• Annual Gratitude Bonus

Benefit conditions: Waiting period may apply. Only full-time employees eligible.