Respite Private Duty Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Claremont, NH; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement

Direct Deposit

Continuing Education

Holidays off

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Claremont is hiring a Respite Private Duty Caregiver to support seniors in Brattleboro VT and surrounding areas. Flexible daytime hours and pay ranging from $18 to $22 per hour based on experience.

You will assist with personal care, light housekeeping, meals, transportation, and mobility while ensuring safety and dignity. This role requires compassion, reliability, and adherence to care plans.

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 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

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take prescribed medications on time.
• Assist with shopping and groceries, or shop on their behalf.
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients.
• Assist with mobility and ambulation, including doctor visits and walks.

Skills

Time management

Transportation to visits

Communication & interpersonal

Housekeeping & cooking

Background check & drug screen

First Aid & emergency response

Compassion for seniors

Health & safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Respite Private Duty Caregiver

HIRING NOW!!

• Earn Extra Cash
• Catch Up on Bills
• Daytime hours available
• Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hour based on experience

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 Claremont is hiring a Respite Private Duty Caregiver for our clients throughout the Upper Connecticut River Valley area in places like Brattleboro VT, Claremont NH, Keene NH, Springfield VT, White River Junction VT, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Respite Private Duty Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hr
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage reimbursement between clients
• Direct Deposit
• Continuing Education
• NO major Holidays (6 observed holidays off)
• Flexible Scheduling

A Visiting Angels Respite 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 Respite 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.

Respite 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

Shifts Available

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts