Overnight Caregiver

About the role

Visiting Angels' office in Athens is seeking an Overnight Caregiver to provide compassionate care to senior adults in the local area, including Eatonton, Madison, Greensboro, Stephens, Athens, and surrounding communities. This role offers the opportunity to give back to the community while broadening your skills through advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer's care.

Work environment

Visiting Angels has been voted a "Best Place to Work" by caregivers across the nation. The organization treats its caregivers as family and values individuals with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement, and a genuine commitment to serving others.

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