Columbus, In Caregiver

Visiting Angels•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Thank you for considering Visiting Angels for your home care needs! We are thrilled that you have taken this first step in finding quality in-home care, and we look forward to providing you with a personalized care plan that best suits the needs of your loved one. We know what a big decision it is to bring a caregiver into your home, which is why Visiting Angels always allow you to Select your Caregiver©. Our no-obligation in-home consultations can be arranged to work with your schedule. At Visiting Angels, your schedule is our schedule. Your home care inquiry has been sent to the Visiting Angels location below: Benefits/Perks Flexible Scheduling Competitive Compensation Careers Advancement Company who truly cares about its employees. Job Summary We are seeking a Caregiver that is compassionate for the work they do to join our team. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of seniors and people with disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene needs, light housekeeping and errands, and other tasks that improve the client’s living environment and standards. The ideal candidate is a patient, compassionate, understanding, and reliable individual. Someone who is in this world to give a helping hand to those less fortunate than us. Or simply one who knows that they want to help others in some way. Visiting Angels believes in being proactive, worthwhile members of our community. We believe the work we do is central to maintaining healthy communities and central to our mission are our at home caregivers. Without the best, compassionate caregivers, we couldn’t fulfill our mission of providing the best quality senior care in Bloomington, Nashville, Columbus and surrounding Indiana communities. That is why we look after our team members while they care for others. This has earned us the recognition of being the best place to work by our employees as part of the 2016-2017 Caregiver Choice Awards, sponsored by myCNAjobs and Healthcare Research. Visiting Angels of South Central Indiana received a direct service workforce grant from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) to invest in its caregivers. Why You Should Become a Home Care Worker with Visiting Angels South Central Indiana At home caregivers are definitely the backbone of our business, which is why we put so much of an effort towards hiring only the best caregivers around. All of the caregivers we hire have to undergo a strenuous interviewing process, which includes extensive background and reference checks. However, background and reference checks are not enough. It is particularly important that all of our caregivers have a positive attitude and truly find caregiving to be a fulfilling career choice. If this sounds like you, know that at Visiting Angels you will find joy and gratification in the work you do when you join our team of at home caregivers. There is nothing quite like looking after others. Human beings are social animals and we crave being part of communities and looking after our elders is a crucial part of that. If at this point you are wondering what your job at Visiting Angels may entail, these are a few of the responsibilities you will have as a home care worker:

Requirements

Previous experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role is preferred.
First aid and CPR certified
Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills
Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal spills
Ability to lift heavy objects.
Compassionate, respectful, ethical

Responsibilities

Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing.
Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises.
Prepare meals and snacks.
Light housekeeping activities
Provide companionship.
Assist with errands and shopping.
Providing personal care services which often includes assisting seniors with bathing, oral care, grooming, dressing and toileting
Reminding older adults to take their medications on time and picking up their prescriptions at the pharmacy
Light housekeeping which includes activities like washing dishes, vacuuming, cleaning the kitchen, and decluttering
Helping older adults get around the house and transferring
Incidental transportation and taking seniors to doctors' appointments or for social activities.