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Visiting Angels

Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $34.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Holiday pay
Direct Deposit
weekly pay

Job Description

Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids is a distinguished home care agency dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to senior adults and individuals in need throughout the Cedar Rapids area and its neighboring communities including Marion, Hiawatha, Swisher, North Liberty, Iowa City, and Coralville. As a locally recognized franchise of the national Visiting Angels network, the office in Cedar Rapids specializes in offering personalized non-medical care to help seniors maintain their independence and quality of life while receiving the dignified and respectful assistance they deserve. This agency prides itself on fostering a supportive environment for caregivers who demonstrate a true commitment... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Passion to serve others
  • 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

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Passion to serve others
  • 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

Job Duties

  • 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location

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