Senior Care Companion — Flexible Hours + Benefits

Visiting-Angels; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continued Education Provided

Supportive Staff

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Reading is seeking a Companion Caregiver to support seniors in Reading, Wyomissing, Mt Penn, Greenfields and surrounding areas. The role offers flexibility with full-time, part-time, and PRN shifts and a pay range of $14.00-$15.00 per hour.

Benefits include insurance and weekly pay. Caregivers help with personal care, light housekeeping, mobility support and meal planning, enabling clients to stay at home with dignity and safety.

Qualifications

• MUST have high school diploma or equivalent.
• MINIMUM of 6 months experience in caring for Seniors and/or Disabled Adults professionally or personally.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to client visits is a MUST.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Time management

Reliable transportation

Communication skills

Housekeeping and cooking

First Aid training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6+ months caregiving experience

Job description

Visiting Angels of Reading is seeking a Companion Caregiver to support seniors in Reading, Wyomissing, Mt Penn, Greenfields and surrounding areas. The role offers flexibility with full-time, part-time, and PRN shifts and a pay range of $14.00-$15.00 per hour.

Benefits include insurance and weekly pay. Caregivers help with personal care, light housekeeping, mobility support and meal planning, enabling clients to stay at home with dignity and safety.