In Home Caregiver - Housekeeper

Visiting Angels Athens; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Athens is seeking compassionate In Home Caregiver - Housekeeper professionals to assist seniors in Athens and surrounding areas. This role focuses on companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and mobility support in clients\' homes.

Ideal candidates are dedicated to elder care, with strong communication skills and the ability to respond quickly in emergencies. Training opportunities in dementia or Alzheimer’s care help you grow professionally within our local team.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to compassionate elder care.
• Knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Ability to maintain health and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate care

First aid

Housekeeping

Meal preparation

Mobility assistance

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Ethics

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 Monroe, Athens, Ashland, Bogart, Watkinsville, North High Shoals, Whitehall, 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. An In Home Caregiver - Housekeeper with Visiting Angels Athens 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. An In Home Caregiver - Housekeeper 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.

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