Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Bowling Green, KY; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels - Bowling Green, KY is seeking a compassionate Companion Caregiver to support seniors in South Central Kentucky communities. Responsibilities include personal care, light housekeeping, meal planning, mobility assistance, and medication reminders.

A flexible schedule and client-centered care are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent time-management skills are essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities are needed for client interactions.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks is helpful.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training in first aid and emergency response is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Encourage and assist with mobility and exercise goals.
• Remind clients to take medications on schedule.
• Assist with shopping and meal planning/preparation with clients.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Background checks

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 Bowling Green is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the South Central Kentucky area in places like Glasgow, Scottsville, Franklin, Russellville, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay

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

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift