Weekend Caregiver

Visiting Angels; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Athens seeks a Weekend Caregiver to support local seniors with compassionate care, light housekeeping, meal prep, and mobility assistance. You will provide one-on-one companionship, transportation, and help with daily routines while maintaining safety and dignity for clients in the Athens area.

The role offers opportunities for professional growth through dementia or Alzheimer’s care training, and it emphasizes a caring, respectful approach to seniors in need.

Qualifications

• Candidates committed to compassionate, senior-focused care.
• Strong ability to respond calmly in emergencies.
• Knowledge of basic safety and health protocols.
• Ability to manage time effectively while completing care tasks.
• Excellent communication with clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist with light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Provide one-on-one mobility support and transportation when needed.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene routines.
• Support clients with routine exercises and daily activities.
• Plan and prepare meals with client input and dietary considerations.
• Assist with shopping or accompany clients on errands.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks as directed.
• Be a kind, patient, and supportive companion.
• Report any unusual incidents promptly.
• Act quickly and responsibly in emergencies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Emergency response

First aid

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ethics

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Weekend Caregiver

Are you looking for a Weekend Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Athens is the place for you. The office in Athens provides caregivers for the local area including Monroe, Athens, Ashland, Bogart, Watkinsville, North High Shoals, Whitehall, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Weekend Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Athens is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Athens and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Weekend Caregiver with Visiting Angels Athens supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Weekend Caregiver job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Visiting Angels Work Environment

Visiting Angels received a 2016-2017 Caregiver Choice Awards, sponsored by myCNAjobs and Healthcare Research. The Best Place to Work recognition came straight from the source - caregiver companions, home health aides and nursing aides who voted where they want to work.

At Visiting Angels, we offer rewarding caregiver jobs on a full-time and part-time basis. If you are passionate about providing seniors with dignified, respectful care, then you may have what it takes to become a Visiting Angel.

Weekend Caregiver Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Weekend Caregiver Requirements

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent