Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels Northern Birmingham, AL; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Companion Caregiver to support seniors in Alabama. This role involves providing compassionate care, assisting with daily tasks, and offering companionship. Ideal candidates will have a passion for caregiving and strong communication skills. Opportunities for skill development in dementia and Alzheimer’s care are also available.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Overtime Opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for caregiving.
• Strong communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Support seniors with light housekeeping and meal prep.
• Assist with mobility and personal care.
• Provide companionship and report incidents.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Time Management

Physical Endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Companion Caregiver role at Visiting Angels Northern Birmingham, AL

Are you looking for a Companion Caregiver job that allows you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ Birmingham office provides caregivers for areas including Calera, Birmingham, Saginaw, Montevallo, Alabaster, Pelham, and more. We seek dedicated individuals committed to compassionate care for seniors and those in need. Our caregivers typically have backgrounds in home or elderly care, community involvement, and big hearts. A role with Visiting Angels Birmingham is more than a job — it’s a meaningful way to support families in Birmingham and surrounding areas by becoming a compassionate companion.

A Companion Caregiver supports seniors with tasks such as light housekeeping, meal prep, mobility assistance, and transportation. We also offer opportunities for skill development in areas like dementia and Alzheimer’s care.

Work Environment

Visiting Angels was awarded the 2016-2017 Caregiver Choice Award, recognizing us as a great place to work, as voted by caregivers and aides.

We offer full-time and part-time roles for those passionate about providing respectful, dignified care to seniors.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Overtime Opportunities

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8, 10, 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN, Short Shifts, Live-in

Responsibilities

• Medication assistance
• Mobility and ambulation support
• Personal care and hygiene
• Routine exercises
• Meal planning and prep
• Shopping and accompaniment
• Light housekeeping
• Providing companionship
• Reporting incidents
• Emergency response

Requirements

• Passion for caregiving
• First aid and emergency knowledge
• Housekeeping and dietary awareness
• Health and safety adherence
• Respectfulness and compassion
• Time management
• Strong communication skills
• Ethical integrity
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Industry: Healthcare