Housekeeper and Caregiver

Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids, IA; Solon (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 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 Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver to support senior clients in their homes across Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Swisher, North Liberty, Iowa City, Coralville and beyond.

The role includes helping with personal care, light housekeeping, meal planning, transportation assistance, and companionship. Flexible shifts (Full Time, Part Time, PRN) are available; candidates must have a high school diploma and pass background/drug screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent time-management and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Reliable transportation to client visits is required.
• Willingness to comply with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping and meal planning with clients.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take prescribed medications at the right times.
• Assist with shopping and groceries, or shop on their behalf.
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients.
• Assist with mobility and accompany clients to doctor visits.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Reliability

Compassion

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