Companion Caregiver (Shillington, PA)

Visiting Angels•Shillington, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Companion Caregiver Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of senior adults in your community? Visiting Angels of Reading is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Shillington, Reading, Wyomissing, Lincoln Park, Kenhorst, Grill, Mohnton, and many others.

Requirements

MUST have high school diploma or equivalent
MINIMUM of 6 months experience in caring for Seniors and/or Disabled Adults professionally or personally.
Excellent time-management skills
Reliable transportation to client visits is a MUST
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response
A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship
Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards

Responsibilities

Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
Managing light housekeeping
Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals
Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times
Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them)
Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability)
Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation - this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks
Act quickly in the case of medical emergencies
Adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances