In Home Housekeeper or Caregiver (Eldridge, IA)
About The Position
Visiting Angels of Bettendorf is hiring In Home Housekeepers or Caregivers to serve clients throughout the Quad Cities area, including Eldridge, Pleasant Valley, Davenport, Walcott, Petersburg, Blue Grass, and surrounding communities. The role supports clients’ wellness and quality of life in accordance with their customized care plans. Duties may include personal care and hygiene, light exercise or walks, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders, mobility assistance, and help with shopping trips, appointments, and errands. Caregivers report health changes or unusual incidents and respond responsibly to emergencies. Advanced training opportunities in 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 for transporting 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.
- Ability and willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, including background checks.
- Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten clients’ days.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in broadening caregiving skills through advanced training in dementia care 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 following applicable dietary constraints.
- Perform 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 with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.
- Transport clients using a reliable personal vehicle.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Holiday pay
- Direct deposit
- Weekly pay
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive wages
- Growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
