Weekend Caregiver: Compassionate Support & Growth

Visiting Angels Athens; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Athens is seeking a Weekend Caregiver to support local seniors with compassionate, in-home assistance in Athens and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include light housekeeping, meals, mobility aid, and transportation, delivering dignified care and companionship.

The role emphasizes hands-on caregiving with opportunities for growth through training in dementia and Alzheimer’s care, aligning with a community-focused mission and flexible weekend scheduling.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and meal preparation.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Emergency response

First aid

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ethics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels Athens is seeking a Weekend Caregiver to support local seniors with compassionate, in-home assistance in Athens and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include light housekeeping, meals, mobility aid, and transportation, delivering dignified care and companionship.

The role emphasizes hands-on caregiving with opportunities for growth through training in dementia and Alzheimer’s care, aligning with a community-focused mission and flexible weekend scheduling.