Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Evansville, IN; Chandler (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Evansville is seeking a compassionate Companion Caregiver to support elderly clients in the Evansville area, including Chandler and surrounding communities.

You will provide personal care, light housekeeping, and companionship to help clients stay safely in their homes. The role emphasizes dignity, respect, and reliable, ongoing assistance with daily activities and health needs.

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
• Willingness to comply with health and safety standards

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks for clients.
• Encourage exercise and fitness activities.
• Prompt clients to take prescribed medications on schedule.
• Assist with shopping and meal planning/preparation.
• Support mobility and accompany clients to appointments/activities.

Skills

Excellent time-management

Strong communication & interpersonal

Reliable transportation

Housekeeping & cooking tasks

Health and 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 Evansville is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Chandler, Evansville, Booneville, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

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

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
• Short Shift