Caregiver

Visiting Angels Northwest Arkansas; Corinth (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Paid Training

Job summary

Visiting Angels Northeast Mississippi is seeking caregivers to support seniors in Tupelo and surrounding areas, providing compassionate in-home care, daily activity assistance, light housekeeping, and mobility help while growing skills through dementia/Alzheimer’s care training.

We value heart, reliability, and strong communication. Shifts include various full-time/part-time options, with competitive pay and benefits like paid time off and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others and provide compassionate care.
• First aid and emergency response knowledge.
• Housekeeping and cooking with dietary awareness.
• Excellent time management.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Respectful, compassionate, and ethical.
• Must have valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist with ambulation and mobility
• Assist with personal care and hygiene
• Help with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with client input
• Do client shopping or accompany them while shopping
• Perform light housekeeping duties
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly in emergencies

Skills

Caregiving

Emergency response & first aid

Housekeeping & cooking

Time management

Communication & interpersonal skills

Ethics

Physical endurance

Health & safety compliance

Driver's license

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 Tupelo is the place for you. Our office in Tupelo provides caregivers for the Northeast Mississippi area including Holly Springs, Starkville, Amory, Aberdeen, West Point, Columbus, Caledonia, Eupora, 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 Northeast Mississippi 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 Northeast Mississippi is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Tupelo and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Caregiver with Visiting Angels Northeast Mississippi 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.

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shifts
• On-Call

Benefits Offered

• Paid Time Off
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education
• Paid Training

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
• Must have valid Driver's License