Overnight Caregiver

Visiting Angels of Northwest Arkansas, based in Lowell, provides caregivers to the local area including Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, Bella Vista, and surrounding communities.

About the Role

An Overnight Caregiver is an essential part of our team, providing compassionate care and support to seniors. We offer opportunities for professional growth through continuing education in areas such as dementia and Alzheimer’s care.

Responsibilities

• Understand, perform, and adhere to the client Home Plan of Care.
• Assist with personal care activities: bathing, skin care, hair care, nail care, dressing, feeding, oral hygiene, shaving, grooming, and bedtime preparation.
• Assist clients with bathroom use, including urinals or bedpans, and keep incontinent clients clean and dry.
• Assist with self-administration of medications.
• Support personal communication skills as needed.
• Provide transportation in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation.
• Handle client laundry and bed linens.
• Maintain records of client progress, report changes in condition to supervisor.
• Report all incidents/accidents involving clients or employees immediately.
• Assist with exercise, ambulation, and transfer activities while using proper body mechanics.
• Conduct safety precautions: clean spills, eliminate hazards, and report safety issues (e.g., frayed cords, unsecured handrails, malfunctioning detectors) on the same day.
• Engage in respectful social interaction, including conversation and empathic support, while respecting privacy and property.
• Maintain a positive attitude, demonstrate respect for clients, and uphold confidentiality.
• Respond promptly to client requests and communicate effectively with team members.
• Follow proper handwashing techniques and participate in required in-service training.
• Seek assistance from supervisors when needed and demonstrate dependability in following instructions.
• Understand the necessity of regular attendance to serve clients.
• Accept and fulfill assignments, exercising judgment as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrate a sympathetic and positive attitude while caring for others.
• Previous experience in private duty home care preferred.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations daily.
• Strong listening and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to remain flexible, resilient, calm, and maintain a sense of humor in all situations.
• Present a well-groomed, professional image.
• Generate goodwill for the agency with clients, families, and referral sources.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to client service excellence.
• Possess and maintain current TB testing.
• Ability to lawfully work in the U.S.

Physical/Environmental Demands

• Combination of sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, climbing stairs, and moving during working hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have adequate vision and hearing (or use prosthetics) to meet job requirements.
• Must maintain verbal and written communication with coworkers, leadership, clients, family members, and vendors.
• Successful completion and ongoing compliance with licensing, certification, background testing, drug/alcohol testing, OIG checks, and health assessments as required by law or employer policy.
• All demands are subject to ADA requirements.

Shifts Offered

• Part-time
• 8-hour shifts
• 10-hour shifts
• 12-hour shifts
• Short shifts

Benefits

• Pay: $13.00–$16.00 per hour
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education