Companion Caregiver

Visiting-Angels; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Visiting Angels in Sioux Falls seeks a compassionate Companion Caregiver to support seniors at home with personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, and mobility assistance. You will coordinate shopping, medication prompts, and daily activities to help clients stay independent and comfortable in their own homes.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma and strong communication, with reliable transportation and a caring attitude toward elders. Full-time, part-time and PRN shifts available.

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.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training in First Aid and emergency response.
• Heart for vulnerable people seeking companionship.
• Willingness to comply with health and safety standards.
• 1+ year caregiving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene.
• Managing light housekeeping.
• Encouraging clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompting clients to take medications at the right times.
• Helping clients with shopping or grocery delivery.
• Planning and preparing meals with clients based on ability.
• Assisting with mobility and doctor visits and walking.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Reliable transportation

Housekeeping

First Aid & emergency response

Caregiving experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Companion Caregiver

Voted local best homecare agency in the Sioux Falls area!

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 Sioux Falls is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Hartford, Brandon, Crooks, Tea, Canton, Larchwood IA, Harrisburg, Renner, Valley Springs, Dell Rapids, Luverne MN, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• Pay: Starting at $17.00/hour
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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
• 1 plus year of caregiving experience is preferred.

MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION! This includes snow days. You will need to pass a background check, have a working email and phone at all times, professional appearance and attitude.

Shifts available:

• Full Time
• Part Time
• PRN
• Days
• Evenings
• Overnights
• Weekends