Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Bettendorf, IA; Davenport (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 of Bettendorf is hiring Housekeeper and Companion Caregivers to support seniors throughout the Quad Cities area, including Davenport and Bettendorf. Roles include personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, and companionship with flexible shifts.

Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, holiday pay, direct deposit, and weekly pay. Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; background check and drug screen required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent time-management skills are essential.
• Reliable transportation to client visits is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are needed to interact with clients and families.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks is expected.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is preferred.
• Compassion for vulnerable people and respect for safety standards are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping and simple household tasks.
• Encourage and assist with exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take prescribed medications at the right times.
• Shop for groceries or assist with shopping as needed.
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients.
• Assist with mobility and accompany clients to appointments or outings.

Skills

Time management

Reliable transportation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Housekeeper and Companion 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 a Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the Quad Cities area in places like Davenport, Bettendorf, Eldridge, Pleasant Valley, Walcott, Petersburg, Blue Grass, 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

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift