Short Shift Caregiver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Reading is seeking a Short Shift Caregiver to support seniors at home in Temple and surrounding areas. The role offers flexible schedules, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for growth within a trusted home-care team.

You will assist with personal care, light housekeeping, meals, mobility, and medication reminders, while ensuring safety and dignity in daily activities.

Qualifications

• MUST have 6+ months caregiving experience with seniors or disabled adults.
• Must have reliable transportation to client visits.
• Excellent time-management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage and support clients to meet exercise goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications on time.
• Shop for groceries or assist with shopping as needed.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients, respecting preferences.
• Assist with mobility and accompany clients to appointments or walks.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Reliable transportation

Time management

Communication

Flexibility

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 Temple, Reading, Laureldale, Tuckerton, Riverview Park, Alsace Manor, 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