Live-In Caregiver

Visiting-Angels; Carthage (MS); On-site; USD 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Jackson is hiring a Live-In Caregiver to support elderly clients at home in the Jackson area including Redwater, Flowood, Ludlow and beyond. You’ll provide personal care, companionship, and help with mobility and activities of daily living.

This role emphasizes reliability, strong communication, ability to manage light housekeeping and meal planning, plus following health and safety standards. Training and background checks are required; competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response.
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship.
• Willingness to comply with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on time.
• Assist with shopping or groceries.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Support mobility and accompany to appointments and activities.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Housekeeping basics

Cooking basics

Background check

First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Live-In Caregiver

Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of senior adults in your community? Visiting Angels of Jackson is hiring a Live-In Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Redwater, Jackson, Flowood, Ludlow, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Live-In Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

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

A Visiting Angels Live-In Caregiver wears many hats as they help our elderly and home-care clients stay at home or recover at home with dignity.

While no two client visits look exactly alike, responsibilities may include:

• Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
• Managing light housekeeping
• Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals
• Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times
• Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them)
• Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability)
• Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation - this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks

A Live-In Caregiver must also be prepared to act quickly in the case of medical emergencies. This includes adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances. Our caregivers possess the ideal blend of competency, compassion, and professional discernment.

Live-In Caregiver Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent time-management skills
• Reliable transportation to client visits
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship
• Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards

Shifts Offered:

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift
• Live-In