Senior Care Assistant

Visiting Angels of Boise is hiring caregivers to serve clients throughout the local area including Boise, Garden City, Southeast Boise, Boise Hills Village, and many more. Join the nation's #1 network for at-home care and make a difference with a fulfilling career offering flexible schedules, competitive wages, growth opportunities, and medical insurance.

About the role

As a Visiting Angels Senior Care Assistant, 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. This can include:

• 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

Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Training in First Aid and emergency response (provided if needed)
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to juggle multiple duties
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes
• Physical endurance for tasks like carrying groceries and supporting clients
• Comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to dietary constraints
• Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (e.g., background check)
• Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten clients’ days

Benefits

• $500 sign-on bonus
• Weekly pay
• Immediate start
• Cash referral bonuses for caregivers and clients
• Premium health club membership
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PPE provided
• Direct deposit
• Continuing education
• Caregiver refreshment center
• Mileage paid

Schedule

• Full-time and part-time positions available
• 8-hour, 10-hour, and 12-hour shifts
• PRN and short shifts
• Flexible shift options, including days and weekends