Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Cedar Rapids, IA; Central City (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels - Cedar Rapids, IA is hiring a Caregiver to provide compassionate care to seniors in the community. The role includes assisting with personal care, medication, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. Ideal candidates are passionate about serving others, with excellent communication skills, emergency response knowledge, and a high school diploma or equivalent. The position offers flexible shifts, including full-time and part-time options, along with benefits like health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others is essential.
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Strong ethics and compassion needed.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion.
• Report any unusual incidents.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Good time management skills

Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking

Compassionate and respectful

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Caregiver

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 Cedar Rapids is the place for you. The office in Cedar Rapids provides caregivers for the local area including Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Swisher, North Liberty, Iowa City, Coralville, Central City, Center Point, Robins,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 Cedar Rapids is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Caregiver with Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids 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
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• PRN
• Short Shift

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