Private Duty Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Topeka, KS; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; 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 of Topeka is looking for a Private Duty Caregiver to support senior clients in Lawrence, Topeka and nearby areas. The role focuses on compassionate in-home care and maintaining independence for clients in their homes.

Responsibilities include personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation assistance, and companionship, with training and ongoing support from Visiting Angels to ensure safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent time-management and reliability.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• First Aid and emergency response knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on time.
• Assist with shopping and meal planning/preparation.
• Support mobility and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driving/Transportation

Housekeeping

Cooking

First Aid

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