Housekeeper And Companion Caregiver

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

A Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver with Visiting Angels Birmingham 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 Housekeeper and 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

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

Shift Options

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

Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver Responsibilities

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

Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver Requirements

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