Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels; Zionsville (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels is seeking a Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver to join their Carmel team, providing compassionate support to seniors in the Hamilton County area. The role involves a variety of responsibilities, including personal care, mobility assistance, and light housekeeping, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for clients. Ideal candidates will have a passion for caregiving, excellent communication skills, and a high school diploma. Opportunities for advanced training in dementia and Alzheimer's care are available.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Sign on Bonus

Longevity bonus

HHC class and certification

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of first aid and emergency response.
• Experience with housekeeping and cooking considering dietary needs.
• Physical endurance and dedication to caregiver responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with medication and personal care.
• Support mobility and transportation for clients.
• Perform light housekeeping and prepare meals.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver

Are you looking for a Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Carmel is the place for you. The office in Carmel provides caregivers for the Hamilton County area including Zionsville, Indianapolis, Carmel, Noblesville, Westville, Fishers, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire Hamilton County region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Carmel is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Carmel and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver with Visiting Angels Carmel supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Visiting Angels Work Environment

Visiting Angels received a 2016-2017 Caregiver Choice Awards, sponsored by myCNAjobs and Healthcare Research. The Best Place to Work recognition came straight from the source - caregiver companions, home health aides and nursing aides who voted where they want to work.

At Visiting Angels, we offer rewarding caregiver jobs on a full-time and part-time basis. If you are passionate about providing seniors with dignified, respectful care, then you may have what it takes to become a Visiting Angel.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education
• Sign on Bonus
• Longevity bonus
• HHC class and certification

Shift Options

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

Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver Requirements

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent