Home Caregiver (Personal Care/Companion)

Are you looking for a Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels' office in Columbus is the place for you. The office in Columbus provides caregivers for the local area including Cataula, Columbus, Antioch, Salem, Hamilton, Mountain Hill, 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 region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Columbus is much more than just a job, it's a chance to do some real good for families in Columbus and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Caregiver with Visiting Angels Columbus 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 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.

Caregiver Responsibilities

Help clients take prescribed medication

Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks, etc.)

Assist clients with personal care and hygiene

Help clients with routine exercises

Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)

Do the client's shopping or accompany them when they shop

Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can't complete on their own

Be a pleasant and supportive companion

Report any unusual incidents

Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Caregiver Requirements

Passion to serve others - a true caregiver

Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid

Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints

Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards

Respectful and compassionate

Good time management skills

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Strong ethics

Physical endurance

High school diploma or equivalent

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