Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels Anniston, AL; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Visiting Angels Anniston, AL is seeking a Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver to assist seniors in Pell City, Anniston, and surrounding areas. This role combines light housekeeping, daily living assistance, meal planning, and escorting clients to appointments in a compassionate home-care setting.

Ideal candidates excel in time management, communication, and safety, and are committed to dignity and independence for elders. Comprehensive benefits and supportive team culture accompany the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent time-management and reliable planning abilities.
• Reliable transportation to client visits and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Managing light housekeeping.
• Encouraging clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompting clients to take medications at the right times.
• Assisting with shopping and putting away groceries.
• Planning and preparing meals with clients based on their abilities.
• Assisting with mobility and ambulation as needed.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

First Aid

Health & safety

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Anniston is hiring a Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Pell City, Anniston, New London, Lincoln, Coal City, Oxford, Saks, and many others.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Shift Options

• Full Time
• PRN
• Varied Shifts

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

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.

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