Companion Caregiver Jobs

Are you looking for a Companion Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Carmel is the place for you. The office in Carmel provides caregivers for the Hamilton County area including Cicero, Carmel, Westfield, Elwood, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Indianapolis, 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 Hamilton County region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Companion Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Carmel is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Carmel and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Companion Caregiver with Visiting Angels Carmel 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 Companion 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.

Visiting Angels Work Environment

Visiting Angels received a 2016-2017 Caregiver Choice Awards, sponsored by myCNAjobs and Healthcare Research. The Best Place to Work recognition came straight from the source - caregiver companions, home health aides and nursing aides who voted where they want to work.

At Visiting Angels, we offer rewarding caregiver jobs on a full-time and part-time basis. If you are passionate about providing seniors with dignified, respectful care, then you may have what it takes to become a Visiting Angel.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Longevity bonus
• Direct Deposit
• Referral Bonuses
• PPE Provided
• Vision Insurance
• Continuing Education
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Sign on Bonus
• Weekly Pay
• HHC class and certification

Shift Options

• Part Time
• PRN
• Full Time
• 12 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• Short Shift
• 8 Hour Shifts

Companion Caregiver Responsibilities

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

Companion Caregiver Requirements

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