Home Care Aide

Caregiver Position Available

At Visiting Angels, we understand that caregiving is not just a job; it's a calling. Every day, our caregivers touch the lives of those who rely on us with compassion and dedication. We are not just employing caregivers that check certain boxes. We bring into our employment family, a caregiver who is skilled and compassionate. Our elders are not just clients...they are family.

Mrs. K is 103 years young! She's feisty and has no cognitive brain issues. The location is Southwick... just past the Westfield border. Mrs. K is an artist who painted and created for all of us to treasure. She's extremely intelligent and appreciates greatly having her way, as she should at 103! She prefers a mature female caregiver with the mindset that SHE is the Boss. Various open schedule times

Required: * At least 1 year of eldercare experience * At least 2 forms of ID * Reliable transportation * Willing to submit to background checks * Willing to provide 2 professional references * Able to speak/communicate in English Compensation: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour

Visiting Angels West Springfield is a leading in-home care agency in Western Massachusetts that offers homecare services to seniors, veterans, and disabled adults. Michele Anstett started the business in 1999 and operates as Owner, President, and Director for the West Springfield franchise. With her guidance as Owner and President, the franchise has grown to provide over 80,000 hours of care annually, helping seniors to maintain a sense of independence, dignity, and quality of life in their own home setting.

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, personalized care consistently, while seeking opportunities to continually improve our services to exceed expectations. Our focus is you: your safety, health, happiness and well-being.

Visiting Angels West Springfield provides in-home care, senior homecare, elderly care, personal care, transitional care, fall prevention care, companion care, respite care, palliative care, dementia care and Alzheimer's care. Services span from 1 hour visits to 24/7 care. We service Southampton, Westfield, Southwick, Holyoke, West Springfield, Agawam, Chicopee, Springfield, Indian Orchard, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Wilbraham, Ludlow, Feeding Hills and Montgomery. The franchise covers the entire Greater Springfield Area and most of the Lower Pioneer Valley region.

Basic job requirements include: Current US driver's license, Car, 1 year of caregiving experience, Ability to pass a background check, Strong ability to read, write, and speak English, including: Read ADLs and personal care instructions, Communicate verbally with clients and families, Write shift notes to update the family, office, and other caregivers, Punctuality and reliability, Compassionate and caring heart, Patience and willingness to learn new skills

Certifications are welcome (CNA, HHA, etc.) but not required. We do offer training and mentorship programs to new caregivers.