Compassionate Caregiver — Flexible Shifts & Weekly Pay

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 seeks compassionate caregivers for immediate openings in the Iowa City area. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour, with shifts from 9am-3pm, 3pm-8pm, and 8pm-9am. 24-hour client coverage available, with opportunities across Cedar Rapids and nearby towns.

Responsibilities include medication assistance, mobility support, personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, and companionship. Training in dementia/Alzheimer's care is offered to grow your skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Passion to serve others.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• 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.
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients.
• 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 caregiving

Emergency first aid

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids, IA seeks compassionate caregivers for immediate openings in the Iowa City area. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour, with shifts from 9am-3pm, 3pm-8pm, and 8pm-9am. 24-hour client coverage available, with opportunities across Cedar Rapids and nearby towns.

Responsibilities include medication assistance, mobility support, personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, and companionship. Training in dementia/Alzheimer's care is offered to grow your skills.