Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels•Birmingham, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Birmingham is hiring a Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the Northern Birmingham area. This role involves making a difference in the lives of senior adults, helping them stay at home or recover at home with dignity. Responsibilities vary by client but include light housekeeping, encouraging exercise, medication reminders, shopping assistance, meal planning and preparation, and assisting with mobility. Caregivers must also be prepared to act quickly in medical emergencies and report any health changes.

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 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

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
Acting quickly in the case of medical emergencies
Adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances