In Home Caregiver - Fairmont, Marion County

Pay $15 an hour based on experience
Fuel Reimbursements and Shift Differential

Full job description:
Visiting Angels is seeking caring and compassionate individuals to join our team as a Full-Time, Part-Time, or On-call Care assistant. In this role, you will provide essential assistance with daily living activities for our clients, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life. As an individual contributor, you will play a key role in enhancing the well-being of our clients in the Bridgeport, Clarksburg, Fairmont, Salem, Philippi, Grafton, Buckhannon, Weston, and surrounding West Virginia communities.

Compensation and benefits:

• Paid biweekly
• Flexible schedule (days, evenings, overnights, weekends)
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Comprehensive training program
• Ongoing education and training opportunities
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Vacation pay for Full-time employees
• Performance reward program
• Referral bonuses

Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and transferring
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding
• Support clients with medication reminders and administration
• Accompany clients to doctors' appointments, errands, and events
• Assist with light housekeeping and laundry
• Provide companionship and emotional support for clients
• Report all client and employee incidents/accidents to the supervisor immediately
• Conduct safety precautions, including wiping wet floors and spills, and eliminating other potential hazards immediately
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and demeanor
• Practice good time management, problem-solving, and the ability to follow instructions, and complete work assignments
• Demonstrate self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Follow Visiting Angels HIPAA policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality at all times

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a healthcare or caregiving role preferred but not required
• Must have a compassionate and caring demeanor
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation, and proof of state-required auto insurance
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening
• Complete and pass all caregiver training
• Must be physically able to lift, push, or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds, bend, squat, kneel, reach, and stand for extended periods of time

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Every employee is required to follow all additional policies, procedures, and rules, as set forth by Visiting Angels, which are subject to change.