Companion Caregiver
Visiting Angels Northwest Arkansas · Oxford, MS · 1 wk ago
HealthcareInternship
About the role
A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like:
- Paid Time Off
- PPE Provided
- Holiday Pay
- Referral Bonuses
- Direct Deposit
- Weekly Pay
- Continuing Education
- Paid Training
Responsibilities
- Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
- Managing light housekeeping
- Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals
- Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times
- Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them)
- Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability)
- Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation—this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Excellent time-management skills
- Reliable transportation to client visits
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
- Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response
- A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship
- Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards
Shift Options
- Full Time
- Part Time
- 8 Hour Shifts
- 10 Hour Shifts
- 12 Hour Shifts
- PRN
- Short Shifts
- On-Call