caregiver

Visiting Angels Springfield; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Springfield is seeking caring professionals for rotating 12-hour night shifts to support clients at home. The role emphasizes safety, dignity, and meaningful daily routines for older adults in their own homes.

The ideal caregiver will have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's, provide both personal and companion care, and communicate effectively with clients and families. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are preferred, with background checks required.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's.
• Ability to provide both personal and companion care.
• Strong communication and observation to respond to client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and companion care to clients.
• Follow care plans and maintain clients' safety and wellbeing.
• Promote independence, dignity, and comfort during shifts.

Skills

Dementia care

Companion care

Communication skills

Reliability

Compassionate care

Driver's license

Job description

CARE WITH PURPOSE. CARE WITH HEART. CARE GLADLY.

Are you the kind of caregiver who notices the little things?

The caregiver who sees more than a checklist.
Who takes time to listen.
Who encourages independence.
Who brings reassurance, dignity, and a little joy into someone's day.

Then you may be exactly who we're looking for.

Visiting Angels of SWMO is seeking an exceptional caregiver for rotating 12-hour night shifts who believes, like we do, that great care is about the whole person.

Through our Gladly approach, we focus on helping our clients experience better days at home through five important areas:

Safety & Risk Reduction - Helping clients feel secure and confident at home.

Mental Strength - Encouraging conversation, routines, purpose, and meaningful engagement.

Physical Strength - Supporting safe movement, mobility, and independence.

Emotional Well-being - Providing companionship, encouragement, reassurance, and joy.

Nutritional Guidance - Supporting hydration, meals, and healthy daily routines.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Our ideal caregiver:

• Has experience caring for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
• Can provide both personal and companion care
• Communicates well and pays attention to verbal and nonverbal cues
• Is patient, dependable, compassionate, and professional
• Respects each client's choices, dignity, and independence
• Has a genuine desire to serve older adults
• Can bring warmth, encouragement, and even a little humor to the home
• Has a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Can successfully complete required criminal background and motor vehicle history screenings

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who shares our Core Values:

ROTATING 12-HOUR NIGHT SHIFTS

If you're looking for more than just another caregiving job and want the opportunity to make someone's days and nights at home safer, steadier, and more meaningful, we'd love to meet you.