Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels Anniston, AL; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Visiting Angels Anniston, AL is seeking a compassionate Companion Caregiver to support elderly clients in their homes around Anniston and nearby areas. You will provide personal care, light housekeeping, and encourage healthier routines while coordinating with families and caregivers.

Responsibilities include prompting medications, meal planning, mobility support, and safe transport to appointments. A background check and First Aid training are preferred. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent time-management skills are essential.
• Reliable transportation to client visits is necessary.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are important.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks helpful.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
• First Aid and emergency response training is preferred.
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship.
• Willingness to comply with state and office health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping for clients' homes.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications at proper times.
• Assist with shopping and putting away groceries or shop for them.
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients.
• Assist clients with mobility and ambulation and accompany to appointments.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Anniston is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Anniston, Oxford, Pell City, Sylacauga, Childersburg, Riverside, Talladega, Oneonta, Alpine, Lineville, Piedmont, Heflin, Glencoe, Wedowee, Jacksonville, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver Enjoys Benefits Like

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Companion Caregiver Shift Options

• Full Time
• PRN
• Varied Shifts

A Visiting Angels Companion 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.

Companion 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