Respite Private Duty Caregiver (Springfield, VT)

Visiting Angels•Springfield, VT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Claremont is hiring a Respite Private Duty Caregiver for clients throughout the Connecticut River Valley area, including Springfield, Claremont NH, Brattleboro VT, Keene NH, and White River Junction VT. This role offers flexibility, room for growth, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of senior adults. Caregivers assist clients with personal care, hygiene, light housekeeping, medication reminders, meal preparation, shopping, and mobility assistance. They must also be prepared to act quickly in medical emergencies and report any health changes.

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
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
Training/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

Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
Managing light housekeeping
Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals
Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times
Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them)
Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability)
Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation
Acting quickly in the case of medical emergencies
Reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances