Caregiver Jobs

Are you looking for a Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Cedar Rapids is the place for you. The office in Cedar Rapids provides caregivers for the local area including Iowa City, North Liberty, Tiffin, Swisher, Western, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Caregiver with Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Caregiver job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Dental Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Shift Options

• Full Time
• PRN
• Part Time
• Short Shift

Caregiver Responsibilities

• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients take prescribed medication

Caregiver Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Strong ethics
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Physical endurance
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Good time management skills
• Respectful and compassionate
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills