Caregiver (Muscatine, IA)

Visiting Angels•Muscatine, IA

About The Position

Visiting Angels’ Bettendorf office provides caregivers to seniors and others in need across the Quad Cities area, including Muscatine, Iowa. Caregivers provide compassionate, one-on-one support to clients, helping them remain safe and supported at home and in the community. The role includes personal care, mobility assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation, and companionship. The employer offers advanced training opportunities, including dementia care and Alzheimer’s care. The posting lists pay of $14.00–$16.00 per hour and full-time, part-time, PRN, and shift options.

Requirements

Passion for serving others and a genuine caregiving disposition.
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 approach.
Good time-management skills.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong ethics.
Physical endurance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Help clients take prescribed medication.
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility at home and outside, including to appointments and on walks.
Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
Help clients with routine exercises.
Plan and prepare meals with clients’ assistance when they are able.
Do clients’ shopping or accompany them while they shop.
Perform light housekeeping duties that clients cannot complete on their own.
Provide pleasant and supportive companionship.
Report unusual incidents.
Act quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
Provide transportation and one-on-one mobility assistance.