In Home Caregiver

visitingangelsseniorcare; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K with up to 4% employer match

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Stamford, CT is seeking caregivers to provide companionship and non-medical support to seniors in their homes. Flexible full-time and part-time options with day, evening, and 24-hour live-in positions are available.

Caregivers assist with daily living activities, light housekeeping, meals, errands, and transportation to appointments. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred; travel to Darien, CT and surrounding areas required.

Qualifications

• Provide companionship and non-medical support to seniors in their own homes.
• Assist with daily living activities and transfers.
• Complete light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Assist with errands and transportation to appointments.
• Provide medication reminders when needed.

Responsibilities

• Offer companionship and non-medical support to seniors in their own homes
• Assist with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transfers
• Complete light housekeeping duties and meal preparation duties
• Perform grocery shopping and provide client with transportation to errands and doctor's appointments
• Assist with medication reminders

Skills

Companionship

Light housekeeping

Meal preparation

Transportation

Medication reminders

Job description

Looking for a meaningful caregiver role with flexible hours?

• $17- $18/hourfor shift work, depending on the case
• Short Shifts are $19/hour for weekdays & $20/hour on weekends, depending on the case
• Live-ins are paid based on a per day rate from $220- $285per day, depending on how many days are worked
• Wages paid every Friday
• PTO
• 401K (with up to 4% employer match!)
• Flexible scheduling options to fit your lifestyle with full-time, part-time, day, evening, and 24-hour live-in positions available!
• Opportunities for training and advancement
• Organized staff, who provides timely employee feedback
• Positively influence the lives of others in your community

Position Responsibilities

• Offer both companionship and non-medical support to seniors in their own homes
• Assist with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transfers
• Complete light housekeeping duties and meal preparation duties
• Perform grocery shopping and provide client with transportation to errands and doctor's appointments
• Assist with medication reminders

Job Requirements

• In need of both male and female caregivers who are able to lift/transfer patients of 125-195 lbs
• Hoyer Lift Experience Preferred
• Must be at least 18+ years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work within the United States
• Reliable transportation to work is required, valid driver's license preferred
• Must have current PPD and physical
• Self-directed, with the ability to work independently
• Alzheimer's/Dementia experience a plus

About Visiting Angels of Stamford, CT
Visiting Angels is the national leader in personal home care services. Our staff understands that our clients rely on us to care for their most vulnerable family members. Our essential services allow our valued clients to remain comfortable in their homes, while getting the care and companionship they need most.We value our caregivers and the work they do each day to make a difference in their community!
This position will require travel to Darien, CT,and surrounding areas.