Companion Caregiver

Visiting-Angels; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels in Albuquerque seeks a compassionate Companion Caregiver to help seniors stay comfortable at home across the local area. You will perform personal care, light housekeeping, meal planning, mobility support, and medication reminders with flexible shifts.

The role emphasizes dignity, reliability, and excellent communication to ensure clients receive consistent, respectful care. Training and safety standards are integral to the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.
• Training in First Aid and emergency response.
• Heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship.
• Willingness to comply with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise goals.
• Prompt clients to take prescribed medications on schedule.
• Assist with shopping and putting away groceries.
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients.
• Assist with mobility and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Time management

Reliable transportation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

First Aid knowledge

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 Albuquerque is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Placitas, Corrales, South Valley, Los Ranchos, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• 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 uncommon 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 skillsFamiliarity 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
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift