Weekend Caregiver
About the role
Visiting Angels' office in Athens is seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for Weekend Caregiver job opportunities with our local team. We are looking for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need, with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement, and big hearts. This role supports seniors in Athens and the surrounding area including Monroe, Athens, Ashland, Bogart, Watkinsville, North High Shoals, Whitehall, and many 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
Qualifications
Visiting Angels offers rewarding caregiver jobs on a full-time and part-time basis. The office received a 2016-2017 Caregiver Choice Award, sponsored by myCNAjobs and Healthcare Research, with the Best Place to Work recognition coming directly from caregiver companions, home health aides, and nursing aides who voted where they want to work. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer's care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.