Experienced Caregiver

Visiting Angels Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

Visiting Angels Lincoln in Lincoln, NE is seeking an Experienced Caregiver for awake overnight shifts. Previous caregiving experience is preferred, including CNA, in-home or companion care.

You will provide emotional and physical support, assist with daily living activities, and help clients stay engaged through conversations and activities. We offer paid training, flexible scheduling, mileage reimbursement, weekly pay, and benefits for those who qualify.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Have a current Driver's License.
• Must have personal reliable transportation and ability to transport clients.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Willingness to provide personal cares (toileting, bathing, dressing, etc.).
• Compassionate, professional, and patient.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients emotional and physical support.
• Engage clients through conversation, games, and activities.
• Assist with activities of daily living (companionship, meals, light housekeeping, laundry, personal hygiene, dressing, bathing).
• Remind clients to take medications and assist with exercises.
• Report client changes and act quickly in emergencies.
• Receive mileage reimbursement for client transportation.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable transportation

Excellent communication

Job description

Visiting Angels:

Visiting Angels Lincoln, NE provides home care assistance to support older adults to which they can remain independent in their own homes with respect, dignity, and compassionate care that they deserve. We serve the Lincoln and surrounding areas.

Our Team:

We pride ourselves on being awelcoming team that values culture, transparency, reliability, and FUN! When you join our team, you will be a valued, encouraged, and supported in a fulfilling career.

Caregiver:

We’re looking for a compassionate and empathetic Experienced Caregiver to join our team! This role is for awake overnight shifts. Previous caregiving experience is preferred and may include professional or personal experience caring for a family member or loved one. CNA, in-home care, companion care, or other related experience is a plus. We provide training to help our caregivers feel confident and prepared in their role.As a Caregiver, you can expect to:

• Provide clients emotional and physical support
• Ensure clients are engaged through conversation, games, and other activities
• Assist with activities of daily living including:
  • Companionship and moral support
  • Coping with the routines of everyday life
  • Planning and preparing meals
  • Light housekeeping and laundry
  • Personal hygiene and grooming
  • Dressing and bathing assistance
  • Reminding to take medication
  • Assisting with exercise
  • Running errands
• Report client changes and act quickly in emergency situations
• Be reimbursed mileage for client transportation

Requirements:

• 18 years or older
• A current Driver's License
• Personal reliable transportation and:
  • Willingness to transport clients in your personal reliable transportation. You will be reimbursed for mileage.
  • Current auto insurance and the ability to maintain auto insurance while employed at Visiting Angels.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Willingness to provide personal cares such as toileting, bathing, dressing, etc.
• Compassionate, professional, and patient
• Previous professional or personal caregiving experience preferred

Compensation:

• $15.50 - $18.50 per hour. Compensation based on experience and/or CNA certification.

Schedule:

• Shifts options
  • 8 or12 hour shifts
  • Weekday orweekend
• Additional shift options available

Benefits:

• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Scheduling
• Mileage Reimbursed
• Referral Program
• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance to those who qualify