Respite Private Duty Caregiver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hr

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement

Direct Deposit

Continuing Education

NO major Holidays (6 observed holidays

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Claremont is hiring a Respite Private Duty Caregiver to support seniors at home in the Upper Connecticut River Valley, including Lebanon and Claremont, NH. The role offers daytime hours, competitive hourly pay, and flexible scheduling.

You will provide personal care, light housekeeping, meal planning, and mobility support, while promoting safety and independence in clients’ homes. Requirements include a HS diploma and background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent time-management skills expected.
• Reliable transportation to client visits required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks is preferred.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt medication reminders at the correct times.
• Assist with shopping and meal planning/preparation.
• Support mobility and accompany clients to appointments and activities.

Skills

Time management

Strong communication

Reliable transportation

Interpersonal skills

Cooking and light housekeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Respite Private Duty Caregiver

• 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 Lebanon NH, Claremont NH, Hanover NH, Battleboro 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