Respite Private Duty Caregiver

Visiting Angels Upper Connecticut River Valley, NH; New London (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $18-22/hr

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement

Direct Deposit

Continuing Education

NO major Holidays (6 observed holidays

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Visiting Angels Upper Connecticut River Valley, NH is hiring a Respite Private Duty Caregiver to support seniors in New London, NH and nearby communities. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $22.00 per hour, based on experience, with daytime hours available and flexible scheduling.

Job duties include helping with personal care and hygiene, light housekeeping, meal planning, mobility assistance, medication prompts, and companionship to help clients remain at home with dignity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent time-management skills and reliability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to pass background check and drug screen.
• First Aid training or knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping tasks around the home.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on time.
• Assist with shopping and preparing meals with clients.
• Support mobility and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Time management

Reliability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

First Aid knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hour based on experience

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 New London NH, Keene NH, Claremont NH, Brattleboro VT, Bellows Falls VT, Hillsborough NH, 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