Caregiver

Visiting Angels•Northampton, MA

4d•$17 - $17

About The Position

Caregivers are needed to assist elder alums during their college reunion. This college is a prestigious private women's liberal arts college founded in 1871. We are developing a team of caregivers for this special event. This group of fascinating elder women graduated in between 1951 to 1961. They're ages range from 97 to 87, All but 1, have a companion, who may not be experienced in elder care. The 1 who doesn't have a companion does have an "on call" companion. Past experience shows a history that these amazing women are generally fit. However, travel may deplete them and they may need an extra level of care. May need to provide personal care, Assist with presenting prepared meals, assist in the transitions to various on campus reunion activities (shuttle provided), check in on the well being of the alums, suggest hydration, a rest, or call upon campus safety for them to access if an ER visit is necessary. Here is the very Best Part... Actually, The Best part is this... you will be expected to "spend time in the residence house with the alums - they are amazing human beings with great stories! Talk with them and get to know them and their companions." Oh my goodness! this part is so priceless! I'm kind of jealous because, I want to hear these stories. Visiting Angels is passionate to provide care and reassurance to these alums, their families, their colleagues, and their beloved college of a Safe and beautiful reunion. I, as the Owner of Visiting Angels in West Springfield/Holyoke MA, am calling out to any experienced caregivers.... especially, our nursing students, or college student with caregiver experience, or caregivers who just admire and honor our historic women alums and their history. Please join Visiting Angels Team Alum 2026! Visiting Angels West Springfield is a leading in-home care agency in Western Massachusetts that offers homecare services to seniors, veterans, and disabled adults . Michele Anstett started the business in 1999 and operates as Owner, President, and Director for the West Springfield franchise. Since 1999, the home-care industry has changed dramatically in the Pioneer Valley and Greater Springfield Area. Anstett’s experience growing the business for the past 25 years in an evolving sector makes her uniquely equipped to handle the modern challenges of the industry and successfully direct the business. Anstett’s franchise was the ninth franchise in the Visiting Angels network, which has since increased in size to over 600 agencies in the US and even more internationally. With her guidance as Owner and President, the franchise has grown to provide over 80,000 hours of care annually, helping seniors to maintain a sense of independence, dignity, and quality of life in their own home setting. Anstett brings dedication, compassion, experience, and attention to detail to the role – fundamental skills for successful leadership in the ever-evolving home-care industry. Now, with over two decades of servicing the Hampden County region, Visiting Angels has helped over 4,000 seniors maintain a sense of independence, dignity and quality of life in their own home or assisted care setting. While Visiting Angels has grown since 1999, they continue to build lasting relationships by offering that same, family-like compassionate care and dependability since day one. At Visiting Angels, our mission is to provide the highest quality care to those that you love, and we are so honored to serve . Our core competency is providing compassionate, personalized care consistently , while seeking opportunities to continually improve our services to exceed expectations. Our focus is you: your safety, health, happiness and well-being. We focus on caring for our customers, as they are at the heart of why we exist at all: letting our Angels care for you in an excellent manner is our passion! Visiting Angels West Springfield provides in-home care, senior homecare, elderly care, personal care, transitional care, fall prevention care, companion care, respite care, palliative care, dementia care and Alzheimer's care . Services span from 1 hour visits to 24/7 care . We service Southampton, Westfield, Southwick, Holyoke, West Springfield, Agawam, Chicopee, Springfield, Indian Orchard, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Wilbraham, Ludlow, Feeding Hills and Montgomery . The franchise covers the entire Greater Springfield Area and most of the Lower Pioneer Valley region. Visiting Angels of West Springfield has official accreditation from the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts . We have also received Home Care Pulse’s award for Best of Home Care - Provider of Choice every year since 2015. We are currently hiring caregivers!

Requirements

Current US driver’s license
Car
1 year of caregiving experience
Ability to pass a background check
Strong ability to read, write, and speak English, including: Read ADLs and personal care instructions Communicate verbally with clients and families Write shift notes to update the family, office, and other caregivers
Punctuality and reliability
Compassionate and caring heart
Patience and willingness to learn new skills

Nice To Haves

Certifications are welcome (CNA, HHA, etc.)

Responsibilities

provide personal care
Assist with presenting prepared meals
assist in the transitions to various on campus reunion activities (shuttle provided)
check in on the well being of the alums
suggest hydration, a rest, or call upon campus safety for them to access if an ER visit is necessary
spend time in the residence house with the alums - they are amazing human beings with great stories!
Talk with them and get to know them and their companions