Caregiver - Day Shift

Visiting Angels is looking for an attentive and trustworthy individual to join our staff in providing excellent care to our clients. Our caregivers are the heart and soul of our organization. They provide quality daily care, engaging activities, and enrichment programs to our residents, assisting them to live a healthy life. This opportunity is a perfect fit for compassionate, patient individuals who want to make a difference by caring for others, making people smile, and helping them live life to the fullest.

The Day Shift Caregiver delivers first-in-class service to clients in the local area to help ensure they remain safe and independent in their homes. The Day Shift Caregiver has many important roles in the lives of the people they serve, but their primary role and responsibilities are to aid those that need it with activities of daily living. A successful Day Shift Caregiver should possess a caring and nurturing personality as they serve clients in Lincoln, Waverly, Seward, Crete, Beatrice, Nebraska City, Ashland, and many other areas. In addition, we offer the opportunity for advanced training so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills. If you have a strong passion for helping others, take pride in what you do, and are looking for a great company that shares your vision, apply to join our team today!

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Dental Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• PPE Provided
• Vision Insurance

Shift Options

• Part Time
• Full Time
• Weekends
• Short Shift

Day Shift Caregiver Responsibilities

• Follow a plan which may include assisting with exercise and reminding to take prescribed medication.
• Perform simple housekeeping tasks: change bed linens, do laundry, tidy rooms.
• Make efforts to keep the patient engaged mentally through conversation, games, and other forms of entertainment.
• Handle chores like grocery shopping and food preparation.
• Assist with personal care, which may include bathroom functions, bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating.
• Monitor and report changes in health, behavior, and needs.
• Help the patient in and out of bed, the bathroom, chairs and wheelchairs, and cars.
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Work with a variety of clients, such as the elderly, physically disabled, cognitively impaired, and chronically ill.
• Ensure the client's home is organized according to their needs and that safety measures are in place.

Day Shift Caregiver Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate.
• A driver’s license may be strongly desired.
• A professional and friendly attitude.
• Job experience and CPR training may be necessary.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Further education may be beneficial.