Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids, IA; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Cedar Rapids is seeking a compassionate Companion Caregiver to support seniors at home across Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha and surrounding areas. You’ll provide personal care, light housekeeping, and companionship to help clients stay safely at home.

This role offers flexible shifts (full time, part time, PRN) with training and the chance to grow with a trusted home care team dedicated to dignity and quality of life. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training in First Aid and emergency response.
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship.
• Willingness to comply with state and office health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Time management

Reliable transportation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Background check

Drug screening

First Aid

Emergency response

Compassion

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 Cedar Rapids is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Swisher, North Liberty, Iowa City, Coralville, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver Enjoys Benefits Like

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 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

Shifts Offered

• Full Time
• Part Time
• PRN
• Short Shift