Senior Caregiver & Home Helper — Flexible Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Weekly Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Continued Education Provided

Job summary

Visiting Angels - Reading, PA is seeking a Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver to support seniors in the Reading area, including Shillington, Wyomissing, Lincoln Park, Kenhorst, Grill, Mohnton, and nearby communities.

You will provide personal care, light housekeeping, and meaningful companionship in clients’ homes, with flexible schedules and a focus on staying at home safely. Health benefits and ongoing training are offered.

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 getting around the house and visiting the doctor.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Reliability

Transportation to visits

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels - Reading, PA is seeking a Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver to support seniors in the Reading area, including Shillington, Wyomissing, Lincoln Park, Kenhorst, Grill, Mohnton, and nearby communities.

You will provide personal care, light housekeeping, and meaningful companionship in clients’ homes, with flexible schedules and a focus on staying at home safely. Health benefits and ongoing training are offered.