Companion Caregiver - Senior Care & Mobility Support

Visiting Angels Athens; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Athens is seeking a dedicated Companion Caregiver to support seniors in Athens and surrounding areas with light housekeeping, meal preparation, mobility assistance, and transportation. You will build trusted relationships and provide compassionate daily care.

We offer opportunities for personal growth through advanced training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care, flexible schedules, and a welcoming local team focused on dignity and respect in every visit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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

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

Skills

Compassionate caregiver

Emergency response & first aid

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels Athens is seeking a dedicated Companion Caregiver to support seniors in Athens and surrounding areas with light housekeeping, meal preparation, mobility assistance, and transportation. You will build trusted relationships and provide compassionate daily care.

We offer opportunities for personal growth through advanced training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care, flexible schedules, and a welcoming local team focused on dignity and respect in every visit.