Caregiver : One on One In home setting

Visiting Angels - Bridgeport, WV • Bridgeport, WV

171d • Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels is seeking caring and compassionate individuals to join our team as a Full-Time, Part-Time, or On-call Care assistant. In this role, you will provide essential assistance with daily living activities for our clients, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life. As an individual contributor, you will play a key role in enhancing the well-being of our clients in the Bridgeport, Clarksburg, Fairmont, Salem, Philippi, Grafton, Buckhannon, Weston, and surrounding West Virginia communities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a compassionate and caring demeanor
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation, and proof of state-required auto insurance
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening
• Complete and pass all caregiver training
• Must be physically able to lift, push, or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds, bend, squat, kneel, reach, and stand for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a healthcare or caregiving role preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and transferring
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding
• Support clients with medication reminders and administration
• Accompany clients to doctors' appointments, errands, and events
• Assist with light housekeeping and laundry
• Provide companionship and emotional support for clients
• Report all client and employee incidents/accidents to the supervisor immediately
• Conduct safety precautions, including wiping wet floors and spills, and eliminating other potential hazards immediately
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and demeanor
• Practice good time management, problem-solving, and the ability to follow instructions, and complete work assignments
• Demonstrate self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Follow Visiting Angels HIPAA policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality at all times

Benefits

• Fuel reimbursements
• Shift Differential Pay
• Paid biweekly
• Flexible schedule (days, evenings, overnights, weekends)
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Comprehensive training program
• Ongoing education and training opportunities
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Vacation pay for Full-time employees
• Performance reward program
• Referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED