Respite At Home Caregiver
Visiting Angels Upper Connecticut River Valley, NH · Claremont, NH · 1 mo ago
Management$18–$22/hrInternship
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About the role
As a Visiting Angels Respite At Home Caregiver, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans.
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 driver's license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle to use to transport clients
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
- Training in First Aid and emergency response is required (provided if needed)
- Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
- Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
- Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
- Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
- Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (e.g., background check)
- Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Mileage reimbursement between clients
- Direct Deposit
- Continuing Education
- NO major Holidays (6 observed holidays off)
- Flexible Scheduling
Pay
$18.00-$22.00 per hour based on experience
Schedule
Shifts available: Full Time, Part Time, 8 Hour Shifts, 12 Hour Shifts. Daytime hours available.