Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Athens, GA; Eatonton (GA); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Visiting Angels Athens is seeking compassionate caregivers to support local seniors in Athens, Eatonton, and surrounding areas. The role includes companionship, light housekeeping, meal prep, mobility assistance, and transportation. We offer training in dementia/Alzheimer's care to help you expand your skills and grow with the team.

Join a dedicated local team focused on delivering high-quality home care. You will make a difference in families' lives while developing professionally in a

Qualifikationen

• Passion to serve others and provide compassionate care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Ability to adhere to health and safety standards.

Aufgaben

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Kenntnisse

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

First aid knowledge

Time management

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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 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