Senior Companion Caregiver — Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Visiting Angels - Rapid City, SD; Custer (SD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Rapid City is seeking a compassionate Companion Caregiver to help seniors stay at home with dignity. You will support clients with daily activities, provide engaging companionship, and accompany them on appointments and outings in the Southern Hills area.

This role offers a flexible schedule, paid orientation and training, health insurance, mileage and travel reimbursement, and a referral program that rewards you for bringing in caregivers or clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Excellent time-management and communication skills.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• 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

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Transportation reliability

Background check

First Aid knowledge

Safety awareness

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels of Rapid City is seeking a compassionate Companion Caregiver to help seniors stay at home with dignity. You will support clients with daily activities, provide engaging companionship, and accompany them on appointments and outings in the Southern Hills area.

This role offers a flexible schedule, paid orientation and training, health insurance, mileage and travel reimbursement, and a referral program that rewards you for bringing in caregivers or clients.