Experienced Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Rapid City, SD; Spearfish (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Rapid City is hiring an Experienced Caregiver to support clients in Spearfish, SD and surrounding Northern Hills area. Pay is $20.00/hr with shifts Monday, Thursday, Friday from 9am to 5pm.

Candidates must have dementia experience, be comfortable with light housekeeping including bending and lifting up to 50lbs, and be able to transport clients in their own car. Flexible schedule, mileage reimbursement, paid orientation, and paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

• 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 health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Managing light housekeeping.
• Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompting clients to take prescribed medications on time.
• Helping clients with shopping and grocery tasks.
• Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients.

Skills

Dementia experience

Housekeeping

Transport clients

Time management

Communication skills

Background check

First Aid

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Experienced Caregiver

***URGENTLY HIRING***

• Location: Spearfish, SD
• Pay: $20.00/hr
• Shift: Monday, Thurs, Fri 9am-5pm
• MUST have dementia experience
• MUST be able to do housekeeping that involves bending and lifting up to 50lbs
• MUST have the ability to transport client to appointments/errands in caregiver's car

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 Rapid City is hiring an Experienced Caregiver for our clients throughout the Northern Hills area in places like Spearfish, Newell, Belle Fourche, Deadwood, Lead, Sturgis, Whitewood, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Experienced Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• Flexible schedule
• Caregiver Corner - located at the office for you to stop by for refreshments or a quick nap on our comfy couch between visits with clients.
• Experienced Caregiver AND Client referral bonus - If you send us a caregiver or a client - you get CASH!
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement

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:

• 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

Shifts Offered:

• Full Time
• Part Time
• Evenings
• Nights
• Weekends