Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver

Housekeeper and Companion CaregiverAre 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 Carmel is the place for you. The office in Carmel provides caregivers for the Hamilton County area including Zionsville, Indianapolis, Carmel, Noblesville, Westville, Fishers, 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 Housekeeper and 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 Housekeeper and 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 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 EnvironmentVisiting 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.BenefitsHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePPE ProvidedHoliday PayReferral BonusesDirect DepositWeekly PayContinuing EducationSign on BonusLongevity bonusHHC class and certificationShift OptionsFull TimePart Time8 Hour Shifts10 Hour Shifts12 Hour ShiftsPRNShort ShiftHousekeeper and Companion Caregiver ResponsibilitiesHelp clients take prescribed medicationAssist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks, etc.)Assist clients with personal care and hygieneHelp clients with routine exercisesPlan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)Do the client's shopping or accompany them when they shopPerform light housekeeping duties that clients can't complete on their ownBe a pleasant and supportive companionReport any unusual incidentsAct quickly and responsibly in cases of emergencyHousekeeper and Companion Caregiver RequirementsPassion to serve others - a true caregiverExcellent knowledge of emergency response and first aidKnowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraintsWillingness to adhere to health and safety standardsRespectful and compassionateGood time management skillsOutstanding communication and interpersonal skillsStrong ethicsPhysical enduranceHigh school diploma or equivalent