Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver

Visiting-Angels; Temple (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Schedules

Referral Bonuses

Continued Education Provided

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels is seeking a Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver to support seniors in the Reading area, including Temple and nearby towns. You will provide personal care, light housekeeping, meal planning, and mobility assistance in clients’ homes, helping them stay safely at home with dignity.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of senior care experience, high school diploma or equivalent, and strong time-management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months experience caring for seniors and/or disabled adults (professional or personal).
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to client visits is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on time.
• Assist with shopping and grocery errands or shop on their behalf.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients based on their abilities.
• Assist with mobility and accompany clients to doctors and activities.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

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 Reading is hiring a Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Temple, Reading, Laureldale, Tuckerton, Riverview Park, Alsace Manor, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• Pay: $14.00-$15.00/hour
• Continued Education Provided
• Supportive Staff
• Flexible Schedules
• Personal One-on-One Care
• Competitive Wages
• Work Close to Home
• Rewarding Career!!
• Health, Dental, and 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

• MUST have high school diploma or equivalent
• MINIMUM of 6 months experience in caring for Seniors and/or Disabled Adults professionally or personally.
• Excellent time-management skills
• Reliable transportation to client visits is a MUST
• 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