Private Duty Caregiver

Visiting Angels Kansas City, KS; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Kansas City is hiring a Private Duty Caregiver to support clients across the Kansas City Metro area, including Kansas City, KS and MO, Overland Park, Olathe, Leewood, Shawnee, and more. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, medication reminders, and mobility support.

We offer benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, PPE, holiday pay, referral bonuses, direct deposit, weekly pay, and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training in First Aid and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Managing light housekeeping.
• Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompting clients to take medications at the right times.
• Helping with shopping and groceries.
• Planning and preparing meals with clients.
• Assisting with mobility and doctor visits.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Kansas City is hiring a Private Duty Caregiver for our clients throughout the Kansas City Metro area in places like Kansas City, Kansas and Missouri, Overland Park, Olathe, Leewood, Shawnee, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Private Duty Caregiver Enjoys Benefits Like

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Sign on Bonus

A Visiting Angels Private Duty 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 Private Duty 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.

Private Duty 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

Shift Options

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