Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Montgomery, AL; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Montgomery is seeking a dedicated Companion Caregiver to serve seniors in Central Alabama, offering compassionate, in-home support and companionship.

The role includes light housekeeping, meal prep, mobility assistance, transportation, and personal care, with opportunities for advanced training in dementia or Alzheimer's care to grow your skills and impact the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong compassion and commitment to elderly care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow care plans and safety guidelines.
• Willingness to pursue advanced training in dementia or Alzheimer's care.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with prescribed medications
• Assist 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

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Excellent communication

Reliability

Time management

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