Live-In Caregiver
Visiting Angels Northwest Arkansas · Jackson, MS · 3 wk ago
OTHRInternship
About the role
Visiting Angels of Jackson is hiring a Live-In Caregiver to support senior adults in their homes across the local area, including Richland, Pearl, Whitfield, Ridgeland, and surrounding communities.
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, including getting around the house, visiting the doctor, and taking walks
- Acting quickly in the case of medical emergencies and reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances
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
- Ability 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
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Referral Bonuses
- Direct Deposit
- Weekly Pay
Schedule
- Full Time
- Part Time
- 8 Hour Shifts
- 10 Hour Shifts
- 12 Hour Shifts
- PRN
- Short Shift
- Live-In