Caregiver

Visiting Angels Anniston, AL; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Visiting Angels Anniston, AL is seeking compassionate caregivers to support local seniors in Anniston and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include light housekeeping, meal preparation, mobility assistance, transportation, medication reminders, and companionship.

Training in dementia or Alzheimer's care is available to grow your skills. We welcome caregivers who are truly committed to providing quality home care; benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others and provide compassionate home care
• Strong knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Experience in home care or elderly care preferred
• History of community involvement appreciated
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good time management and reliability
• High school diploma or equivalent

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

Skills

Compassionate care

Emergency first aid

Excellent communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Ethical standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Anniston is the place for you. The office in Anniston provides caregivers for the local area including Anniston, Oxford, Pell City, Sylacauga, Childersburg, Riverside, Talladega, Oneonta, Alpine, Lineville, Piedmont, Heflin, Glencoe, Wedowee, Jacksonville, 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. A Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Anniston is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Anniston and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Caregiver with Visiting Angels Anniston 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. A 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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Shift Options

• Full Time
• PRN
• Varied Shifts

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 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

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