Overnight Companion Caregiver

Companion Caregiver PositionWe are looking for caregivers that are interested in learning and growing their skills within the senior care industry. Our Companion Caregivers are not only reliable, dependable and honest, but also compassionate and caring.Shifts8pm - 8am7pm - 7am6pm - 6amAreasKnoxvilleResponsibilitiesProviding companionship and conversationAssisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, and feedingPerforming light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen changingLaying out clothes and assisting with dressingPlanning and preparing mealsProviding medication remindersProviding transportation to and from appointmentsHelping family members learn safe care techniquesQualificationsAbility to treat clients with dignity and respectAbility to interpret the client's provided plan of careValid driver's license and transportationAbility to be flexible and adapt to new situationsTolerance to small pets (i.e. dogs and/or cats)Must be able to be reached via phone or email for shift schedules, client updates and/or emergenciesAble to lift a minimum of 25 lbsPrior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus!Why Join The Industry?Health benefits availableCompetitive compensationFlexible schedulingTraining and support for our caregiversAt Visiting Angels, our mission is to provide the highest quality care to those that you love, and we are so honored to serve. Our core competency is providing compassionate care consistently, while seeking opportunities to continually improve our services to exceed expectations. Our focus is you; your safety, health, happiness and well-being. We have and will forevermore focus on caring for our customers, for they are at the heart of why we exist at all. Letting our Angels care for you in an excellent manner is our passion! Each Visiting Angels agency is a franchise that is independently owned and operated. The Franchisor, Living Assistance Services Inc., does not control or manage the day to day business operations of any Visiting Angels franchised agency.