Day Shift Caregiver

Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids, IA; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

A local home care provider is seeking a compassionate Day Shift Caregiver in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role involves assisting seniors with daily tasks like mobility, personal care, and meal preparation. Candidates should have a strong commitment to caring for others and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers full-time employment with benefits and the opportunity for professional growth through advanced training. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, this job is for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion to serve others and be a true caregiver.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Knowledge of cooking with dietary constraints required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with medication and personal hygiene.
• Help with ambulation and mobility.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Time management

Emergency response knowledge

Housekeeping knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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• Shifts: 9:00am-5:00pm, Every Day (24 Hour Care client ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE)
• Pay: Starting at $17.00/hour (Based on Experience)
• Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
• Start Date: January 1, 2026
• Urgently Hiring

Are you looking for a Day Shift Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Cedar Rapids is the place for you. The office in Cedar Rapids provides caregivers for the local area including Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Swisher, North Liberty, Iowa City, Coralville, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Day Shift Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Day Shift Caregiver with Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Day Shift Caregiver job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• PRN
• Short Shift

Day Shift Caregiver 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

Day Shift Caregiver Requirements

• 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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Home Health Care Services

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