Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels
US - Iowa - Bettendorf
January 13, 2025

Companion CaregiverNOW HIRING

Location: Quad Cities, IA and surrounding areas
Pay: $12.00-$15.00/hour
MUST have valid Driver's License

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 Bettendorf is the place for you. The office in Bettendorf provides caregivers for the Quad Cities area including Davenport, Bettendorf, Muscatine, 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 Quad Cities 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 Bettendorf is much more than just a job, it's a chance to do some real good for families in Bettendorf and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Companion Caregiver with Visiting Angels Bettendorf 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

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

Shift Options

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

Companion Caregiver Responsibilities

Help clients take prescribed medication
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks, etc.)
Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
Help clients with routine exercises
Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
Do the client's shopping or accompany them when they shop
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

Companion Caregiver Requirements

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

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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