Earn Your Wings: Join Visiting Angels as a Caregiver in Contra Costa county

Job Description

Job Description

Job Details

• Part-time | Full-time
• $21 - $23 an hour

Why Join Visiting Angels?

At Visiting Angels Walnut Creek, we care about our caregivers just as much as we care for our seniors. Whether you are looking for a rewarding career, a flexible part-time gig around school schedules, or a supportive team environment, we have a place for you.

What We Offer (Our Benefits):

• Competitive Wages: Paid weekly, with annual performance reviews and opportunities for raises.
• Work Around Your Life: Flexible scheduling with both part-time and full-time shifts available.
• Financial and Health Security: 401(K) retirement plan and Viable Health membership.
• Paid Time Off: Earn PTO after just 90 days of employment.
• Growth and Learning: Paid training, orientation, and ongoing professional development.
• Perks and Recognition: Generous employee referral bonuses and a robust Caregiver Recognition and Reward program.
• Extra Hours: Opportunities to work overtime when available.

Job Description:

We provide high-quality, non-medical in-home care to help seniors and disabled individuals live comfortably and independently. Our services range from companionship to specialized care for clients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, mobility challenged, or those recovering from surgery.

Your daily impact may include:

• Providing pleasant conversation, supportive companionship, and engaging clients with meaningful activities like playing games, doing puzzles or going for walks.
• Assisting clients with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and ambulation.
• Planning, preparing meals, and handling light housekeeping.
• Taking, accompanying and supervising clients during shopping trips, appointments, and errands.
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications on time.
• Monitoring client health, reporting changes, and responding responsibly in emergencies.

Job Requirements:

We are looking for kind, patient, and reliable individuals with high integrity. To join our team, you must:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle (used for commuting and transporting clients).
• Have strong communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
• Be physically capable of lifting groceries and physically supporting a client's mobility.
• Be comfortable performing basic housekeeping and cooking (adhering to dietary constraints).
• Be willing to comply with state and office health standards (including a background check, current TB test, and obtaining your Home Care Aide [HCA] registration).