Experienced Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Fayetteville, NC; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Fayetteville is seeking an Experienced Caregiver to support seniors at clients' homes in the Fayetteville area and surrounding towns. The role involves assisting with daily living activities and enhancing quality of life for homebound adults.

The caregiver will work closely with clients to maintain dignity, safety, and independence, with responsibilities including personal care, medication prompting, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and mobility assistance.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with light housekeeping.
• Encourage and support clients' exercise goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on schedule.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping tasks

Cooking tasks

Background check

First Aid knowledge

Emergency response

Compassion for seniors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Experienced Caregiver

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 Fayetteville is hiring an Experienced Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, Sanford, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Lumberton, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Experienced Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PPE Provided
• 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
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• Short Shift