Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver (Talladega, AL)

Visiting Angels•Talladega, AL

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Anniston is hiring a Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver to support senior adults and other home-care clients throughout the local area, including Talladega, Munford, Anniston, Harpersville, Riverside, and Lincoln. Caregivers help clients remain or recover at home with dignity. Visits vary, and the caregiver may assist with personal care and hygiene, light housekeeping, exercise goals, medication reminders, shopping, meal planning and preparation, and mobility or ambulation. Caregivers must be prepared to respond to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances. The role calls for competency, compassion, and professional discernment. Shift options include full-time and PRN, with varied 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.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Training or knowledge in First Aid and emergency response.
A compassionate interest in providing meaningful companionship to vulnerable people.
Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Help 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, visiting the doctor, and taking walks.
Respond promptly to medical emergencies.
Report health changes and unusual circumstances.