Caregiver

Visiting Angels Athens; Eatonton (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Athens is seeking caring caregivers to support seniors in the Athens area, including Eatonton and nearby communities. You will provide compassionate in-home care, assist with daily activities, and help maintain independence for clients in need.

The role emphasizes a strong commitment to safety, proper hygiene, and respectful companionship, with opportunities for training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care to grow your skills.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others and provide compassionate in-home care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for daily interactions.
• Knowledge of basic emergency response and first aid.
• Ability to manage time and tasks in home care settings.
• Respectful and patient attitude in senior care.
• Physical endurance for mobility assistance and transfers.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist with ambulation and mobility around the home
• Assist with personal care and hygiene
• Help with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals respecting dietary needs
• Shop for groceries or accompany clients shopping
• Perform light housekeeping duties
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in emergencies

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Excellent communication

Emergency first aid knowledge

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Physical endurance

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 Athens is the place for you. The office in Athens provides caregivers for the local area including Eatonton, Madison, Greensboro, Stephens, Athens, 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 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.

A 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. 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.

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