Respite At Home Caregiver (Hanover, NH)
About The Position
Visiting Angels of Claremont is hiring Respite At Home Caregivers to serve clients throughout the Upper Connecticut River Valley, including Hanover and Claremont, New Hampshire; Lebanon, New Hampshire; and White River Junction, Vermont. Caregivers support clients’ wellness and quality of life in accordance with their custom care plans. The position offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth. Advanced training in areas such as dementia care and Alzheimer’s care is available to caregivers who want to broaden their skills. Care may include assistance with personal care and hygiene, light exercise and walks, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders, mobility and ambulation, shopping trips, appointments, and errands. Caregivers report health changes or unusual incidents and respond responsibly in emergencies. The role requires transportation to client homes and may involve transporting clients.
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 a background check.
- 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
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
- Help clients with light physical exercise or walks.
- Plan and prepare meals with clients, 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
- Paid time off
- Mileage reimbursement between clients
- Direct deposit
- Continuing education
- Six observed holidays off; no major holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
