Companion Caregiver Oak Ridge All Shifts

Visiting Angels of Knoxville • Knoxville, TN

3h

About The Position

Companion Caregivers provide compassionate, reliable, and dependable support to clients in the senior care industry. The role includes companionship and conversation, assistance with personal care and daily activities, light housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, medication reminders, transportation to appointments, and helping family members learn safe care techniques. Shifts are available during the day, at night, and overnight in Oak Ridge.

Requirements

• Treat clients with dignity and respect.
• Interpret the client’s provided plan of care.
• Have a valid driver’s license and transportation.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
• Tolerate small pets, such as dogs and cats.
• Be reachable by phone or email for shift schedules, client updates, and emergencies.
• Be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and conversation.
• Assist with personal care tasks, including bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, and feeding.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as laundry and changing linens.
• Lay out clothes and assist clients with dressing.
• Plan and prepare meals.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Provide transportation to and from appointments.
• Help family members learn safe care techniques.

Benefits

• Shift incentives
• Employee referral program
• 401(k) matching
• Training and development
• Health benefits available
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Training and support for caregivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed