Compassionate Caregiver — Grow Skills & Make a Difference

Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids, IA; Ely (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 hiring caregivers to support seniors in Ely and surrounding areas. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour, with opportunities for growth through training in dementia and Alzheimer's care.

The role involves in-home support, mobility assistance, and companionship to the elderly. Responsibilities include medication assistance, meal planning, light housekeeping, transportation, and reporting incidents.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others — a true caregiver.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• 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 care

Emergency response

Strong communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids, IA is hiring caregivers to support seniors in Ely and surrounding areas. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour, with opportunities for growth through training in dementia and Alzheimer's care.

The role involves in-home support, mobility assistance, and companionship to the elderly. Responsibilities include medication assistance, meal planning, light housekeeping, transportation, and reporting incidents.