In Home Housekeeper or Caregiver

About the role

Visiting Angels of Cedar Rapids is hiring caregivers to serve clients in the local area including Iowa City, North Liberty, Tiffin, Swisher, Western, and more. Join a national network of at-home care providers.

Responsibilities

• 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 supervising clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid drivers license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle
• Training in first aid and emergency response is required (provided if needed)
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Confidence in physical endurance for tasks like carrying groceries and supporting a client
• Comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Willingness and ability to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)

Qualifications

• Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client

Skills

• First Aid and emergency response

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Shift Options (Full Time, Part Time, PRN, Short Shift)