Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Claremont, NH; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hr

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement between clients

Direct Deposit

Continuing Education

NO major Holidays (6 observed holidays

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Visiting Angels Upper Connecticut River Valley, NH is hiring a Companion Caregiver to assist seniors in staying independent at home. The role offers flexible daytime hours and a competitive hourly rate based on experience.

Responsibilities include personal care, light housekeeping, meal planning, medication reminders, and mobility support. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and pass a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent time-management skills essential.
• Reliable transportation to client visits required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks preferred.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response preferred.
• Heart for helping vulnerable people and providing companionship.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks to support daily living.
• Encourage and assist clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on time.
• Assist with shopping and meal planning/prep with clients.
• Support mobility and accompany clients to appointments and activities.

Skills

Time management

Reliable transportation

Communication

Housekeeping

Background check

First Aid

Compassionate care

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Companion Caregiver

HIRING NOW!!

• Earn Extra Cash
• Catch Up on Bills
• Daytime hours available
• Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hour based on experience

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 Claremont is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the Upper Connecticut River Valley area in places like Brattleboro VT, Claremont NH, Keene NH, Springfield VT, White River Junction VT, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hr
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage reimbursement between clients
• Direct Deposit
• Continuing Education
• NO major Holidays (6 observed holidays off)
• Flexible Scheduling

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 skillsFamiliarity 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

Shifts Available

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts