Senior Care Assistant

Visiting Angels Boise, ID; Melba (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Sign on Bonus

Platinum Gym Membership

Caregiver Refreshment Center

Mileage Paid

Job summary

Visiting Angels Boise, ID is hiring a Senior Care Assistant to support clients in Melba and surrounding areas with personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep, and light housekeeping. You will build trusted relationships through compassionate, reliable service and respond to health changes as needed.

Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, sign-on bonus, weekly pay, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for advanced training in dementia or Alzheimer's care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance, and reliable personal vehicle to transport clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• First aid and emergency response training provided if needed.
• Able to manage multiple duties and time effectively.
• Reliable transportation to client homes on schedule.
• Physical endurance for assisting clients with mobility and lifting.
• Willing to perform housekeeping and light cooking as needed.
• Compliant with health and safety standards and background checks.
• Compassionate, patient, and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with light exercise or walking.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Report health changes or incidents.
• Provide friendly companionship.
• Respond quickly in emergencies.
• Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
• Remind clients to take medications as prescribed.
• Support mobility at home and during appointments.

Skills

Communication skills

First aid

Time management

Reliable transportation

Physical endurance

Housekeeping & cooking

Health & safety standards

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Featured Benefits

• $500 Sign on Bonus
• Weekly Pay
• Immediate Start
• All shifts available - FT/PT - Days/Weekends
• Flexible Schedules
• Cash Referral Bonuses for Caregivers and Clients
• Premium Health Club Membership

Visiting Angels of Boise is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Melba, Westma, Kuna, and many more. Come be part of an office that belongs to the nation's #1 network for at-home care. Make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, competitive wages, growth opportunities, and medical insurance.

Role

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervise clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer's care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

Senior Care Assistant Job Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is required (provided if needed)
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
• Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education
• Sign on Bonus
• Platinum Gym Membership
• Caregiver Refreshment Center
• Mileage Paid

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift
• Flexible shift options available