Short Shift Caregiver (Sinking Spring, PA)

Visiting Angels • Sinking Spring, PA

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About The Position

Visiting Angels of Reading is hiring a Short Shift Caregiver to support senior adults and other home-care clients in the local area, including Sinking Spring, Reading, Wyomissing, West Lawn, Whitfield, Colony Park, and Spring Ridge. Caregivers help clients remain or recover at home with dignity through personal assistance, companionship, and practical support. Visits vary by client and may involve personal care, light housekeeping, exercise encouragement, medication reminders, shopping, meal preparation, and mobility assistance. Caregivers must respond appropriately to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances.

The posting offers full-time, part-time, PRN, and several shift-length options. Benefits listed include continued education, supportive staff, flexible schedules, health, dental, and vision insurance, holiday pay, referral bonuses, direct deposit, and weekly pay.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of professional or personal experience caring for seniors and/or disabled adults.
• 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 and an interest in 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.
• Prompt 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 their abilities.
• Assist clients with mobility and ambulation, including moving around the home, attending doctor visits, and taking walks.
• Act quickly in medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances.

Benefits

• Continued education provided.
• Supportive staff.
• Flexible schedules.
• Personal one-on-one care.
• Competitive wages.
• Work close to home.
• Rewarding career.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Holiday pay.
• Referral bonuses.
• Direct deposit.
• Weekly pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED