Flexible Senior Caregiver & Home Helper (Companion)

Visiting-Angels; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedules

Weekly pay

Direct deposit

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Visiting Angels Reading is seeking a compassionate Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver to support seniors in Reading and surrounding areas. You will assist with daily living, light housekeeping, meal prep, and mobility support in clients' homes.

This role offers flexible schedules, weekly pay, and opportunities for ongoing education, with a focus on dignity and independence for clients. Must have high school diploma and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in caring for Seniors and/or Disabled Adults.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to client visits is a MUST.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Transportation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels Reading is seeking a compassionate Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver to support seniors in Reading and surrounding areas. You will assist with daily living, light housekeeping, meal prep, and mobility support in clients' homes.

This role offers flexible schedules, weekly pay, and opportunities for ongoing education, with a focus on dignity and independence for clients. Must have high school diploma and reliable transportation.