Part-Time Private Duty Caregiver (Melba, ID)

Visiting Angels•Melba, ID

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Boise is hiring a part-time Private Duty Caregiver to support senior adults and home-care clients in the local area, including Melba, Westma, and Kuna. Caregivers help clients remain or recover at home with dignity. Visits vary based on each client’s needs and abilities. The role also requires responding promptly to medical emergencies and reporting health changes or unusual circumstances. Caregivers are expected to bring competency, compassion, and professional discernment to their work.

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 heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship.
Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
Perform light housekeeping.
Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
Remind 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, attending doctor visits, and taking walks.
Respond promptly to medical emergencies.
Report health changes or unusual circumstances.