Live-In Caregiver

Visiting-Angels; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; 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 seeking a compassionate Live-In Caregiver to support seniors in Brandon, Flowood, Pearl, Jackson and surrounding areas. You will provide personal care, companionship, and help with daily activities in clients' homes.

This role offers flexible shifts including full-time, part-time, and live-in arrangements. You will collaborate with clients to plan meals, assist with mobility, manage light housekeeping, and ensure medication reminders are followed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent time-management and reliable transportation are essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks preferred.
• Background check and drug screen must be passed.
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response beneficial.
• Compassion and a heart for supporting vulnerable adults are a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take prescribed medications at the right times.
• Help with shopping and grocery tasks or shopping for them.
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients.
• Assist with mobility and accompany clients on errands or appointments.
• Report health changes or emergencies promptly.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Housekeeping

Cooking

First Aid

Emergency response

Empathy

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 Brandon, Flowood, Pearl, Jackson, Clinton, Canton, 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