Short Shift Caregiver

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

Direct Deposit

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Reading is hiring a Short Shift Caregiver to support our elderly clients in the Reading area, including Shillington, Wyomissing, Lincoln Park, and surrounding communities. The role offers flexible schedules, weekly pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Caregivers provide compassionate in-home assistance, help with daily activities, and ensure clients remain safe and comfortable at home. Prior experience and a willingness to learn are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months experience caring for seniors or disabled adults.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to client visits required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.
• First Aid training or emergency response knowledge.
• Heart for vulnerable people and meaningful companionship.
• Willingness to comply with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks for clients.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on time.
• Assist with shopping and grocery needs or shop on their behalf.
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients.
• Assist with mobility and accompany clients to doctor visits and walks.

Skills

Time-management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Background check

Emergency response

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Short Shift Caregiver

Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of senior adults in your community? Visiting Angels of Reading is hiring a Short Shift Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Shillington, Reading, Wyomissing, Lincoln Park, Kenhorst, Grill, Mohnton, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Short Shift Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• Pay: $14.00-$15.00/hour
• Continued Education Provided
• Supportive Staff
• Flexible Schedules
• Personal One-on-One Care
• Competitive Wages
• Work Close to Home
• Rewarding Career!!
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay

A Visiting Angels Short Shift Caregiver wears many hats as they help our elderly and home-care clients stay at home or recover at home with dignity.

While no two client visits look exactly alike, responsibilities may include:

• 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

A Short Shift Caregiver must also be prepared to act quickly in the case of medical emergencies. This includes adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances. Our caregivers possess the ideal blend of competency, compassion, and professional discernment.

Short Shift Caregiver Job Requirements

• 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

Shifts Offered

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift