Caregiver Job Description
ARE YOU a reliable and compassionate In-Home Senior Caregiver in the Putnam, White, Overton, and Jackson (and other), County areas? Would you like to know what it's like to be treated like an "Angel?" Visiting Angels of Cookeville, TN is hiring reliable, compassionate, and dependable In-Home Senior Caregivers to join our team. We have a wide range of shift times available. What Are the Benefits to Being an In-Home Senior Caregiver? Competitive Pay We treat you well because we are thankful for the work that you do. Flexible schedules tailored to your availability. Training opportunities. We provide excellent communication and feedback to our employees. Visiting Angels is a locally owned and operated home care franchise dedicated to ensuring that seniors are able to age gracefully in the place that they call home. In-Home Senior Caregiver Responsibilities: Provide essential care to the clientProvide joyful companionship for the client while on duty. Assist in meal planning, grocery shopping, and food preparation. Wash dishes and clean the kitchen after meals. Assist the client to live in a clean, healthy, and safe environment. Observe the client's general physical, emotional, and mental condition, and report all changes in condition. Keep appropriate records of all activity while in the client’s home. Provide a sense of security for the client and protect the client as much as possible from any harm resulting from the debilitating effects of his or her illness. Assist client as needed, excluding medical care. Communicate availability to work with the office on a weekly basis or as required. Job Requirements: Minimum one year caregiving experience (Preferred) Must have a strong sense of professionalism and must be reliable Valid Tennessee Driver's License (REQUIRED) Must have personal, reliable transportation to and from shifts Must be 18 years of age or older self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision Must comply with all agency policies. Dementia/Alzheimer's experience beneficial but not required GED/High school diploma (REQUIRED) We Care About the individual needs of our staff and pride ourselves in finding the right client for each caregiver. Apply Today...we would love to hear from YOU!!