Compassionate Caregiver | Flexible Shifts & Growth Training

Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids, IA; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids, IA is urgently hiring caregivers to support seniors in the Cedar Rapids area, including nearby Iowa City. Shifts include 9am-3pm, 3pm-8pm, and 8pm-9am with 24-hour client coverage and flexible options (Full Time, Part Time, PRN).

Starting pay is $17.00/hr based on experience, with benefits like health and dental insurance and weekly pay. This role emphasizes compassionate in-home care, mobility assistance, meal prep, light housekeeping, and companionship, offering

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others and provide compassionate care.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Knowledge of housekeeping tasks and meal preparation with dietary awareness.
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Respectful and compassionate demeanor; strong ethics.
• Good time management and reliability; punctuality.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical stamina for caregiving tasks.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with prescribed medications as directed.
• Support mobility and daily activities around the home.
• Provide personal care and hygiene assistance.
• Aid clients with routine exercises and mobility plans.
• Plan and prepare meals with client input.
• Shop for groceries or accompany clients on outings.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Be a positive, supportive companion.
• Report any unusual incidents to supervisors.
• Act quickly in emergencies with calm, professional action.

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Emergency first aid

Housekeeping & meals

Health & safety

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Strong ethics

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids, IA is urgently hiring caregivers to support seniors in the Cedar Rapids area, including nearby Iowa City. Shifts include 9am-3pm, 3pm-8pm, and 8pm-9am with 24-hour client coverage and flexible options (Full Time, Part Time, PRN).

Starting pay is $17.00/hr based on experience, with benefits like health and dental insurance and weekly pay. This role emphasizes compassionate in-home care, mobility assistance, meal prep, light housekeeping, and companionship, offering