Experienced Caregiver

Visiting-Angels; Eldridge (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Bettendorf is seeking an Experienced Caregiver to provide in-home care across the Quad Cities area, including Eldridge and surrounding towns. The role offers flexibility with full-time, part-time, and various shift options, and responsibilities include personal care, light housekeeping, meal planning, and mobility assistance.

Requirements include a high school diploma, reliable transportation, excellent time-management, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent time-management skills required.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping for clients.
• Encourage clients to meet fitness goals.
• Assist with medication reminders.
• Shop for groceries or assist with shopping.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Housekeeping & cooking basics

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Experienced Caregiver

NOW HIRING

• Location: Quad Cities, IA and surrounding areas
• Pay: $14.00-$16.00/hour
• MUST have valid Driver's License

Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of senior adults in your community? Visiting Angels of Bettendorf is hiring an Experienced Caregiver for our clients throughout the Quad Cities area in places like Eldridge, Pleasant Valley, Davenport, Walcott, Petersburg, Blue Grass, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Experienced Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

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

A Visiting Angels Experienced Caregiver wears many hats as they help our elderly and home-care clients stay at home or recover at home with dignity.

While no two client visits look exactly alike, responsibilities may include:

• Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
• Managing light housekeeping
• Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals
• Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times
• Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them)
• Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability)
• Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation - this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks

An Experienced Caregiver must also be prepared to act quickly in the case of medical emergencies. This includes adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances. Our caregivers possess the ideal blend of competency, compassion, and professional discernment.

Experienced Caregiver Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent time-management skills
• Reliable transportation to client visits
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship
• Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift