In-Home Caregiver: Compassion, Training & Support

Visiting Angels Athens; Greensboro (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Athens is seeking compassionate individuals for in-home housekeeper or caregiver roles to serve seniors in the Athens area. Join a local team and contribute through companionship, daily support, and essential care.

You will assist with light housekeeping, meals, mobility, and transportation, with access to advanced training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care to grow your skills.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Good time management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ethics.
• Physical endurance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

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.

Skills

Empathy

First aid

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ethics

Compassion

Health & safety

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels Athens is seeking compassionate individuals for in-home housekeeper or caregiver roles to serve seniors in the Athens area. Join a local team and contribute through companionship, daily support, and essential care.

You will assist with light housekeeping, meals, mobility, and transportation, with access to advanced training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care to grow your skills.