Job Description

Pay rate: 17.00 per hour

Visiting Angels is a name families across the country trust to provide the best senior home care for their loved ones. We are proud to be a leading provider of elder care since 1998! The home office for Visiting Angels of Southern Shenandoah Valley is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

You can make a rewarding career out of making a positive difference in the lives of local seniors and their families by joining our Visiting Angels' team. As a Visiting Angels caregiver, you'll help make life at home safer, happier, and more comfortable for seniors.

We recruit companion care providers, personal care providers, home health aides, and skilled care professionals. Our locations offer part-time and full-time positions with flexible scheduling and highly competitive pay. Come join our TEAM and help us in our mission to be ANGELS of hope in the community!

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating.
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals and help with physical therapy exercises.
• Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
• Perform housekeeping duties and report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• PCA (personal care aide), Nurse Aide Course Completion Certificate, or CNA (certified nursing assistant) license
• Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year) preferred
• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day
• Auto Insurance
• Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
• Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
• Supportive and compassionate
• Take pride in providing high quality care
• Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)

Caregiver Benefits

• Referral Bonus Program
• ZayZoon: Payday advance
• Tela-doc services
• FREE Continuing Education Units

Visiting Angels requires ALL caregivers to pass a state-mandated criminal background check, reference check, and drug screen.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Nationally known. Locally owned.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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