Overnight Caregiver
About the Role
Visiting Angels’ office in Athens provides caregivers for the local area including Monroe, Athens, Ashland, Bogart, Watkinsville, North High Shoals, Whitehall, and many others. We are seeking compassionate individuals committed to providing care to senior adults and those in need. An Overnight Caregiver with Visiting Angels Athens supports seniors with a wide range of responsibilities, from light housekeeping and meal preparation to mobility assistance and transportation. This role is an opportunity to do meaningful work, broaden your skills, and become a companion to someone in need.
We offer advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care to help caregivers continue developing their skills. Our caregivers are valued as family, and we take pride in being voted a “Best Place to Work” by caregivers nationwide.
Responsibilities
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help clients with routine exercises
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
- Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Requirements
- Passion to serve others—a true caregiver
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent