12 Hours Day Shift

Visiting Angels; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels of SWMO is seeking an exceptional caregiver for rotating 12-hour day shifts who believes care is about the whole person.

Our ideal caregiver provides dementia/Alzheimer's care, personal and companion care, and communicates with empathy, patience, and professionalism to support independence at home.

Join a team that values dignity, warmth, and reliable transportation; background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
• Provide both personal and companion care.
• Excellent communication and ability to read verbal and nonverbal cues.
• Patient, dependable, compassionate, and professional.
• Respect client choices, dignity, and independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and companion care in clients' homes.
• Support safety, mobility, and independence.
• Offer companionship and meaningful engagement.

Skills

Dementia care

Alzheimer's care

Personal care

Companion care

Communication

Patience

Reliability

Respect for independence

Job description

CARE WITH PURPOSE. CARE WITH HEART. CARE GLADLY.

Are you the kind of caregiver who notices the little things?

The caregiver who sees more than a checklist.
Who takes time to listen.
Who encourages independence.
Who brings reassurance, dignity, and a little joy into someone's day.

Then you may be exactly who we're looking for.

Visiting Angels of SWMO is seeking an exceptional caregiver for rotating 12-hour day shifts who believes, like we do, that great care is about the whole person.

Through our Gladly approach, we focus on helping our clients experience better days at home through five important areas:

Safety & Risk Reduction – Helping clients feel secure and confident at home.

Mental Strength – Encouraging conversation, routines, purpose, and meaningful engagement.

Physical Strength – Supporting safe movement, mobility, and independence.

Emotional Well-being – Providing companionship, encouragement, reassurance, and joy.

Nutritional Guidance – Supporting hydration, meals, and healthy daily routines.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Our ideal caregiver:

• Has experience caring for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
• Can provide both personal and companion care
• Communicates well and pays attention to verbal and nonverbal cues
• Is patient, dependable, compassionate, and professional
• Respects each client's choices, dignity, and independence
• Has a genuine desire to serve older adults
• Can bring warmth, encouragement, and even a little humor to the home
• Has a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Can successfully complete required criminal background and motor vehicle history screenings

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who shares our Core Values:

ROTATING 12-HOUR Day SHIFTS

If you're looking for more than just another caregiving job and want the opportunity to make someone's days—and nights—at home safer, steadier, and more meaningful, we'd love to meet you.