Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Cedar Rapids, IA; Williamsburg (IA); On-site; USD 1,932,000 - 2,752,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids is hiring caregivers to support seniors in Williamsburg, IA. The role involves compassionate home care, mobility assistance, meal prep, medication reminders, and companionship.

We offer training opportunities in dementia or Alzheimer’s care and emphasize safety, respect, and reliable service. Join a compassionate local team and make a meaningful impact in the Cedar Rapids area.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others and provide compassionate senior care.
• Knowledge of emergency response and basic first aid.
• Strong time management and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medications.
• Assist with ambulation and mobility around the home and outside.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Help with routine exercises to maintain mobility.
• Plan and prepare meals with client input.
• Run errands or accompany clients shopping.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion to clients.
• Report unusual incidents and act quickly in emergencies.

Skills

Compassionate care

First aid

Emergency response

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Caregiver

***NOW HIRING***

• Location: Williamsburg, IA
• Pay: Starting at $17.00/hr

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 Cedar Rapids is the place for you. The office in Cedar Rapids provides caregivers for the local area including Anamosa, Williamsburg, Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Swisher, North Liberty, Iowa City, Coralville, Central City, Center Point, Robins,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 Cedar Rapids is much more than just a job, it's a chance to do some real good for families in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Caregiver with Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids 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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• PRN
• Short Shift

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