Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Rapid City, SD; Custer (SD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Rapid City is seeking a compassionate Companion Caregiver to help seniors stay at home with dignity. You will support clients with daily activities, provide engaging companionship, and accompany them on appointments and outings in the Southern Hills area.

This role offers a flexible schedule, paid orientation and training, health insurance, mileage and travel reimbursement, and a referral program that rewards you for bringing in caregivers or clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Excellent time-management and communication skills.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• 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

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Transportation reliability

Background check

First Aid knowledge

Safety awareness

Compassion

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 Rapid City is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the Southern Hills area in places like Hill City, Keystone, Custer, Hot Springs, Edgemont, Pringle, Hermosa, Buffalo Gap, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• Flexible schedule
• Caregiver Corner - located at the office for you to stop by for refreshments or a quick nap on our comfy couch between visits with clients.
• Companion Caregiver AND Client referral bonus - If you send us a caregiver or a client - you get CASH!
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement

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:

• 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
• Evenings
• Nights
• Weekends