Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Rapid City, SD; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Visiting Angels - Rapid City, SD seeks compassionate caregivers to provide in-home housekeeping and companionship to seniors across the Southern Hills area, including Hot Springs and nearby towns. You will support clients with daily tasks and help maintain independence in a home setting.

Responsibilities include light housekeeping, meal preparation, mobility assistance, medication reminders, and coordinating with family and healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Proven time-management skills and reliability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to perform light housekeeping and assist with meals.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Willingness to comply with health and safety standards.
• First Aid training or knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform light housekeeping tasks
• Encourage and support clients to meet activity and fitness goals
• Assist with medication reminders and scheduling
• Shop for groceries or accompany clients shopping
• Plan and prepare meals with client input
• Assist with mobility, transportation, and doctor visits

Skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Housekeeping basics

Cooking assistance

First Aid knowledge

Emergency response

Compassionate care

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 Rapid City is hiring a Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the Southern Hills area in places like Hill City, Keystone, Custer, Hot Springs, Edgemont, Pringle, Hermosa, Buffalo Ga, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Housekeeper and Companion 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.
• Housekeeper and Companion 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 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:

• 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
• Evenings
• Nights
• Weekends