In Home Caregiver - Fairmont, Marion County
About The Position
Visiting Angels is seeking caring and compassionate individuals to provide essential assistance with daily living activities for clients, helping them maintain independence and quality of life. Caregivers work as individual contributors serving communities in Bridgeport, Clarksburg, Fairmont, Salem, Philippi, Grafton, Buckhannon, Weston, and surrounding West Virginia areas. The role is offered as full-time, part-time, or on-call work. Pay is $15 per hour based on experience, with fuel reimbursements and shift differential. Duties and responsibilities may change, and employees must follow Visiting Angels policies, procedures, and rules.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous healthcare or caregiving experience is preferred but not required.
- Compassionate and caring demeanor.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliability, punctuality, and ability to work independently.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of state-required auto insurance.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
- Complete and pass all caregiver training.
- Physical ability to lift, push, or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, kneel, and reach; and stand for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a healthcare or caregiving role.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and transferring.
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding.
- Provide medication reminders and assistance with medication administration.
- Accompany clients to doctors’ appointments, errands, and events.
- Assist with light housekeeping and laundry.
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
- Immediately report all client and employee incidents or accidents to the supervisor.
- Take safety precautions, including wiping up wet floors and spills and promptly eliminating other potential hazards.
- Maintain a professional demeanor.
- Use good time management and problem-solving, follow instructions, and complete work assignments.
- Demonstrate self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
- Follow Visiting Angels HIPAA policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality.
Benefits
- Paid biweekly
- Fuel reimbursements
- Shift differential
- Flexible schedule, including days, evenings, overnights, and weekends
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Comprehensive training program
- Ongoing education and training opportunities
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Vacation pay for full-time employees
- Performance reward program
- Referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
