Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels Upper Connecticut River Valley, NH; Grantham (NH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement

Direct Deposit

Continuing Education

No major holidays off

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Visiting Angels Upper Connecticut River Valley, NH is hiring a Companion Caregiver to support elderly clients across the Upper Connecticut River Valley area, including Springfield (VT), Newport (NH), New London (NH), Sunapee (NH), Ludlow (VT), and surrounding towns.

Roles include assisting with personal care, light housekeeping, medication reminders, meal planning, and transportation support. Must have a high school diploma and reliable transportation; flexibility with shifts is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Reliable transportation to client visits and compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping.
• Encourage and assist clients to meet fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on schedule.
• Assist with shopping or grocery delivery as needed.
• Plan and prepare meals with input from clients.
• Assist with mobility and doctor visits as required.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HIRING NOW!!

• Earn Extra Cash
• Catch Up on Bills
• Daytime hours available
• Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour, based on experience.

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 Claremont is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the Upper Connecticut River Valley area in places like Springfield, VT, Newport NH, New London NH, Sunapee NH, Ludlow VT, and many others.

Benefits

• Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage reimbursement between clients
• Direct Deposit
• Continuing Education
• No major holidays (6 observed holidays off)
• Flexible Scheduling

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.

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

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.

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 Available

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts