Companion Caregiver

Visiting-Angels; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Montgomery is seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Companion Caregivers. You will provide in-home care to seniors, offering companionship, assistance with daily activities, and support for mobility and transportation needs.

We offer opportunities for both full-time and part-time schedules in the Montgomery area. Training in dementia or Alzheimer's care is available to help you grow your care skills while making a meaningful difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Must have compassion and a true caregiver mindset.
• Excellent emergency response and first aid knowledge.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for working with seniors and families.
• Strong time management and reliability.
• Ability to follow safety and health standards.
• Willingness to maintain documentation and notes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medications.
• Assist with ambulation and mobility at home and during outings.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Support routine exercises and mobility activities.
• Plan and prepare meals with client input.
• Shop for clients or accompany them shopping.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Provide a pleasant, supportive companionship.
• Report any unusual incidents promptly.
• Act quickly and responsibly in emergencies.

Skills

Compassion

Emergency response

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

First aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Companion Caregiver

Are you looking for a Companion Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels' office in Montgomery is the place for you. The office in Montgomery provides caregivers for the Central Alabama area including Prattville, Wetumpka, Eclectic, Auburn, Opelika, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire Central Alabama region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Companion Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Montgomery is much more than just a job, it's a chance to do some real good for families in Montgomery and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Companion Caregiver with Visiting Angels Montgomery supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Companion Caregiver job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer's care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Visiting Angels Work Environment

At Visiting Angels, we offer rewarding caregiver jobs on a full-time and part-time basis. If you are passionate about providing seniors with dignified, respectful care, then you may have what it takes to become a Visiting Angel.

Companion Caregiver Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client's shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can't complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Companion Caregiver Requirements

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent