Experienced Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Bettendorf, IA; Pleasant Valley Township (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 Bettendorf is hiring an Experienced Caregiver to support seniors in the Quad Cities area, including Davenport and Bettendorf. The role offers flexible shifts, a pay range of $14.00–$16.00 per hour, and the requirement of a valid Driver's License to access clients in their homes.

Caregivers provide personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication prompts, and companionship, with training and benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance plus weekly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on time.
• Assist with shopping and groceries, or shop for them.
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients.
• Assist with mobility and doctor visits and accompany clients on walks.

Skills

Excellent time-management

Reliable transportation

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic housekeeping and cooking

Background check & drug screen

First Aid & emergency response

Heart for seniors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Davenport, Bettendorf, Muscatine, 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