Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Jackson MS; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Jackson is seeking a compassionate Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver to support seniors in their homes across the Jackson area. The role involves personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping assistance, and encouragement of wellness activities.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, reliable transportation, and strong communication skills. Training in First Aid and emergency response is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Reliable transportation to client visits and consistent attendance.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• Successful completion of background check and drug screening.
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is preferred.
• Empathy and a heart for supporting vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation in collaboration with clients.
• Encourage and support clients to meet exercise and wellness goals.
• Help clients with medication reminders as prescribed.
• Assist with shopping and errand needs when required.
• Support mobility and accompany clients to appointments and activities.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Reliable transportation

Housekeeping tasks

Cooking basics

First Aid knowledge

Emergency response

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 Jackson is hiring a Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Richland, Pearl, Whitfield, Ridgeland, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• 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
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift
• Live-In