Companion Caregiver (Davenport, IA)

Visiting Angels•Davenport, IA

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Bettendorf is hiring Companion Caregivers to support senior adults and other home-care clients throughout the Quad Cities area and surrounding communities. Caregivers help clients remain at home or recover at home with dignity, providing companionship and assistance tailored to each client's needs and abilities. The role requires responding appropriately to medical emergencies and reporting health changes or unusual circumstances. Shift options include full-time, part-time, PRN, 8-hour, 12-hour, and short shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent time-management skills.
Reliable transportation to client visits.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.
Training or knowledge in First Aid and emergency response.
Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
Provide light housekeeping.
Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
Prompt clients to take prescription medications at the appropriate times.
Help clients shop and put away groceries, or shop on their behalf.
Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients, based on client ability.
Assist clients with mobility and ambulation, including moving around the home, attending doctor visits, and taking walks.
Respond quickly to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances.