Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels Quad Cities, IA; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 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 Quad Cities IA is seeking a Companion Caregiver to support seniors across Quad Cities areas, including Davenport and Bettendorf. This role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth while helping clients stay safely at home with dignity.

Responsibilities include personal care assistance, light housekeeping, meal planning, medication reminders, mobility support, and shopping help. A valid driver’s license and background check are required.

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
• 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

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 - including getting around the house, doctor visits, and walks

Skills

Driver's License

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Medication reminders

First Aid training

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Quad Cities, IA and surrounding areas

Pay: $14.00-$16.00/hour

MUST have valid Driver's License

NOW HIRING

Location: Quad Cities, IA and surrounding areas

Pay: $14.00-$16.00/hour

MUST have valid Driver's License

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 Bettendorf is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the Quad Cities area in places like Davenport, Bettendorf, Eldridge, Pleasant Valley, Walcott, Petersburg, Blue Grass, 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

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift