In-Home Care Aide | Flexible Shifts & Meaningful Impact

Visiting Angels - Cedar Rapids, IA; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Cedar Rapids is hiring an In Home Personal Aide to support seniors in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha and nearby areas. You will provide personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, mobility assistance and companionship to clients in their homes.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, reliable transportation, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• 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 pass background check and drug screen.
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response.
• Heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship.
• Willingness to comply with state and office standards.

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 groceries or shop for them.
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients.
• Assist with mobility and accompany clients to appointments or walks.
• Report health changes and emergencies promptly.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels of Cedar Rapids is hiring an In Home Personal Aide to support seniors in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha and nearby areas. You will provide personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, mobility assistance and companionship to clients in their homes.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, reliable transportation, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.