Companion Caregiver

Visiting-Angels; Temple (PA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Schedules

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Reading is hiring a Companion Caregiver to support seniors in Temple and surrounding areas. The role offers flexible shifts, personal one-on-one care, and opportunities for growth within a supportive team.

You will assist with daily living tasks, mobility, medication prompts, light housekeeping, and meal planning to help clients stay safe and independent at home.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months experience caring for seniors or disabled adults.
• Excellent time-management and reliability.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• Pass a 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

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications at the right times.
• Assist with shopping and Groceries, or shop for them.
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients.
• Assist with mobility and ambulation, including doctor visits and walks.

Skills

Time-management

Communication

Reliability

Transportation

Housekeeping tasks

Cooking tasks

Background check

First Aid training

Compassion for seniors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

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 Reading is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Temple, Reading, Laureldale, Tuckerton, Riverview Park, Alsace Manor, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• Pay: $14.00-$15.00/hour
• Continued Education Provided
• Supportive Staff
• Flexible Schedules
• Personal One-on-One Care
• Competitive Wages
• Work Close to Home
• Rewarding Career!!
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• 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 unusual circumstances. Our caregivers possess the ideal blend of competency, compassion, and professional discernment.

Companion Caregiver Job Requirements

• MUST have high school diploma or equivalent
• MINIMUM of 6 months experience in caring for Seniors and/or Disabled Adults professionally or personally.
• Excellent time-management skills
• Reliable transportation to client visits is a MUST
• 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 Offered

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift