In Home Housekeeper or Caregiver

Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids, IA; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids is hiring caregivers to support clients across the local area with flexible schedules and opportunities for growth. You will work as an In Home Housekeeper or Caregiver, helping with personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and companionship while following each client's care plan.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• First Aid and emergency response training (provided if needed).
• Good time-management and ability to multitask.
• Reliable transportation to client homes.
• Comfort with housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• Willingness to comply with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Light housekeeping duties for clients' homes.
• Provide pleasant, supportive companionship.
• Report health changes or unusual incidents promptly.
• Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

First Aid training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels of Cedar Rapids is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Swisher, North Liberty, Iowa City, Coralville, and many more. Come be part of an office that belongs to the nation's #1 network for at-home care. Make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

Role

As a Visiting Angels In Home Housekeeper or Caregiver, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include:

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervise clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

In Home Housekeeper Or Caregiver Job Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is required (provided if needed)
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
• Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• PRN
• Short Shift