At Home Caregiver

Visiting Angels Athens; Greensboro (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Athens is seeking an at-home caregiver to support seniors in Athens and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include companionship, light housekeeping, meal prep, mobility assistance, and transportation.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and ongoing training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care to enhance skills and career growth within the local community.

Qualifications

• Compassion for seniors and a genuine desire to help.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and families.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Provide mobility assistance and transportation to appointments.
• Support personal care and hygiene routines.
• Plan and prepare meals with client input and dietary considerations.
• Assist with shopping and accompany client on activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized home environment.
• Offer companionship and report any concerns promptly.
• Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

First aid knowledge

Emergency response

Time management

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for an At Home Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Athens is the place for you. The office in Athens provides caregivers for the local area including Greensboro, Athens, Woodville, Greshambille, Madison, Farmington, Maxeys, Bishop, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. An At Home Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Athens is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Athens and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

An At Home Caregiver with Visiting Angels Athens supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. An At Home Caregiver job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. 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.

Visiting Angels Work Environment

Our compassionate caregivers are the backbone of everything we do, and we think of them as family. We are always searching to add more family members to our caregiver team, and you could be one of them!

• Do you enjoy caring for others?
• Do you take pride in helping seniors with their daily activities and instilling much-needed companionship?
• Are you searching for a meaningful career in an industry that needs your talents?

If you answered “yes” to the questions above, then we have the perfect senior care job opportunity for you. In fact, caregivers across the nation have voted Visiting Angels as a “Best Place to Work,” an honor we take great pride in every day.

At Home Caregiver 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 exercisesPlan 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

At Home Caregiver 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