Private Duty Caregiver

Visiting-Angels; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Visiting Angels is hiring a Private Duty Caregiver to provide in-home care for seniors in Lawrence and surrounding areas. The role includes helping with personal care, mobility support, meal prep, light housekeeping, and medication reminders, all while maintaining safety and dignity at home.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and strong communication skills, plus reliable transportation and the ability to pass a background check.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks at clients' homes.
• Encourage exercise and fitness goals.
• Help with medication reminders as prescribed.
• Assist with shopping and meal planning/preparation.
• Support mobility and accompany clients to appointments.
• Respond quickly to medical emergencies when needed.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Basic housekeeping & cooking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Private Duty 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 Topeka is hiring a Private Duty Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Lawrence, Topeka, Midland, Thompsonville, Perry, Williamstown, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Private Duty Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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

Private Duty Caregiver Shift Options:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed