Companion Caregiver
Visiting Angels Quad Cities, IA · Muscatine, IA · 3 mo ago
Healthcare$14–$16/hrInternship
About the role
A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, holiday pay, direct deposit, weekly pay, and more. They help elderly and home-care clients stay at home or recover at home with dignity.
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
- Acting quickly in the case of medical emergencies
Requirements
- A 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
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
- 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
- 12 Hour Shifts
- PRN
- Short Shifts