In Home Housekeeper or Caregiver
About The Position
Visiting Angels of Cedar Rapids is hiring caregivers to serve clients throughout the local area, including Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Swisher, North Liberty, Iowa City, and Coralville. Caregivers support clients’ quality of life and wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. The work may include personal care and hygiene, exercise and walks, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders, mobility assistance, and accompanying clients on shopping trips, appointments, and errands. Caregivers also report health changes or unusual incidents and respond responsibly to emergencies. Advanced training opportunities in areas such as dementia care and Alzheimer’s care are available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle to transport clients.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Training in First Aid and emergency response; training is provided if needed.
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to manage multiple duties at once.
- Reliable transportation to and from client homes at scheduled times.
- Physical endurance for tasks such as carrying groceries and physically supporting a client.
- Comfort performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints.
- Willingness and ability to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, including background checks.
- Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten each client’s day.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in broadening caregiving skills through advanced training in dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care.
Responsibilities
- Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
- Assist clients with light physical exercise or walks.
- Plan and prepare meals with clients while observing applicable dietary constraints.
- Handle light housekeeping duties.
- Report health changes or unusual incidents.
- Provide pleasant, supportive companionship.
- Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
- Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
- Remind clients to take prescription medications appropriately.
- Assist clients with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Holiday pay
- Direct deposit
- Weekly pay
- Flexible schedules
- Shift options: full time, part time, PRN, and short shifts
- Growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
