Housekeeper and Caregiver

Visiting-Angels; Solon (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Cedar Rapids is hiring a Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver to support clients across Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Swisher, North Liberty, Iowa City, Coralville and surrounding communities. You will provide in-home assistance with daily living tasks and companionship.

Responsibilities include personal care support, light housekeeping, meal planning, mobility assistance, and medication prompts, with a focus on safety and dignity in the home.

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-specific health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks in the home.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on schedule.
• Help with shopping and putting away groceries (or shop for them).
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Housekeeper and Companion 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 Cedar Rapids is hiring a Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Swisher, North Liberty, Iowa City, Coralville, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay

A Visiting Angels Housekeeper and Companion 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

A Housekeeper and Companion 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.

Housekeeper and Companion 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
• PRN
• Short Shift