Compassionate Caregiver: Senior Care & Mobility Support

Visiting-Angels; Ely (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; 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 is seeking compassionate caregivers to serve Ely, IA and surrounding areas. You will support seniors with daily living, mobility, meal preparation, and transportation. Training in dementia/alzheimer’s care is available as you grow your skills.

Joining our local team means a commitment to compassionate, high-quality in-home care, with opportunities for advancement and personal growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

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 care

Emergency response

First aid

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical endurance

Ethics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids is seeking compassionate caregivers to serve Ely, IA and surrounding areas. You will support seniors with daily living, mobility, meal preparation, and transportation. Training in dementia/alzheimer’s care is available as you grow your skills.

Joining our local team means a commitment to compassionate, high-quality in-home care, with opportunities for advancement and personal growth in a supportive environment.