Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Boise, ID; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Reference Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Sign on Bonus

Platinum Gym Membership

Caregiver Refreshment Center

Mileage Paid

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Boise is seeking a compassionate Companion Caregiver to support seniors at home in Boise and surrounding areas. You will assist with daily activities, mobility, and companionship in a flexible schedule.

This role offers meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and benefits including health and dental insurance, weekly pay, and sign-on bonus. Training is provided and safety is prioritized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• 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 is preferred.
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship.
• Willingness to comply with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on time.
• Assist with shopping and groceries.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients' input.
• Assist with mobility and doctor visits as needed.

Skills

Time management

Reliable transportation

Communication skills

Housekeeping & cooking

Background check compliance

First Aid & emergency response

Compassion for seniors

Health & safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Companion Caregiver

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 Boise is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Boise, Garden City, Southeast Boise, Boise Hills Village, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• $500 Sign on Bonus
• Weekly Pay
• Immediate Start
• All shifts available - FT/PT - Days/Weekends
• Flexible Schedules
• Cash Referral Bonuses for Caregivers and Clients
• Premium Health Club Membership

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

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Reference Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education
• Sign on Bonus
• Platinum Gym Membership
• Caregiver Refreshment Center
• Mileage Paid

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift
• Flexible shift options available