Caregiver

Visiting-Angels; Rock Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Visiting Angels is seeking a compassionate Companion Caregiver to support senior clients at home across the local area. You’ll assist with daily living activities, light housekeeping, and mobility, while promoting independence and dignity.

The role emphasizes reliability, excellent communication, and a caring approach. Benefits include flexible scheduling, health and dental options, and PTO as part of a supportive homecare team.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response.
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship.
• Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards.
• 1+ year of caregiving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal planning/prep with clients.
• Encourage and assist with exercise and mobility goals.
• Promote adherence to prescribed medications and schedules.
• Assist with shopping and groceries; may shop on behalf of clients.
• Support transportation to appointments and activities as needed.
• Provide compassionate companionship and monitor client well-being.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

First Aid knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Caregiver

COME WORK FOR THE LEADER IN HOMECARE!

Voted local best homecare agency in the Sioux Falls area!

Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of senior adults in your community? Visiting Angels of Sioux Falls is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Hartford, Brandon, Crooks, Tea, Canton, Larchwood IA, Harrisburg, Renner, Valley Springs, Dell Rapids, Luverne MN, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• Pay: Starting at $17.00/hour
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

A Visiting Angels Caregiver wears many hats as they help our elderly and home-care clients stay at home or recover at home with dignity.

While no two client visits look exactly alike, responsibilities may include:

• Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
• Managing light housekeeping
• Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals
• Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times
• Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them)
• Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability)
• Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation - this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks

A Companion Caregiver must also be prepared to act quickly in the case of medical emergencies. This includes adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances. Our caregivers possess the ideal blend of competency, compassion, and professional discernment.

Caregiver Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent time-management skills
• Reliable transportation to client visits
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship
• Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards
• 1 plus year of caregiving experience is preferred.

MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION! This includes snow days. You will need to pass a background check, have a working email and phone at all times, professional appearance and attitude.

Shifts available:

• Full Time
• Part Time
• PRN
• Days
• Evenings
• Overnights
• Weekends