Senior Care Companion | Flexible Hours & Growth

Visiting Angels - Bettendorf, IA; Eldridge (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels Bettendorf is hiring a Companion Caregiver to support seniors in the Quad Cities area, including Eldridge, Davenport, and Pleasant Valley. You will assist with personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and transportation under client-directed plans.

This role requires reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, strong communication, and the ability to respond to emergencies.

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 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

Reliable transportation

Time management

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels Bettendorf is hiring a Companion Caregiver to support seniors in the Quad Cities area, including Eldridge, Davenport, and Pleasant Valley. You will assist with personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and transportation under client-directed plans.

This role requires reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, strong communication, and the ability to respond to emergencies.