In Home Caregiver - Housekeeper

Visiting Angels Athens; Eatonton (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Athens is seeking compassionate In Home Caregivers to support seniors across Athens, Eatonton, Madison, and nearby areas. The role emphasizes companionship, daily living assistance, and respectful in-home care within clients' homes.

You will assist with medications reminders, mobility, personal care, light housekeeping, meal planning, shopping, and emergency reporting. A strong work ethic, reliability, and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others and provide compassionate care.
• Strong knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Ability to perform housekeeping and cooking with attention to dietary needs.
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Respectful, compassionate and empathetic approach to clients.
• Good time management and reliability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates strong ethics and professionalism.
• Physical endurance for home-based care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Assist clients with mobility and ambulation in and outside the home.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Support routine exercises.
• Plan and prepare meals with client input.
• Shop for groceries or accompany clients on shopping trips.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion.
• Report any unusual incidents.
• Act quickly and responsibly in emergencies.

Skills

Passion to serve others

Emergency response

Housekeeping & cooking with dietary

Health & safety adherence

Respectful & compassionate

Time management

Communication & interpersonal skills

Strong ethics

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for an In Home Caregiver - Housekeeper job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Athens is the place for you. The office in Athens provides caregivers for the local area including Eatonton, Madison, Greensboro, Stephens, Athens, 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 region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. An In Home Caregiver - Housekeeper job with Visiting Angels Athens is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Athens and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

In Home Caregiver - Housekeeper 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

In Home Caregiver - Housekeeper 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