Companion Caregiver (Lincoln, IL) - Springfield Illinois Homecare - Visiting Angels : Job Details

Companion Caregiver (Lincoln, IL)DescriptionCompanion CaregiverPay Rate: $16-$20/hourDifferential pay for nights and weekendsWeekly Pay!Flexible Hours Offering Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Weekdays, Nights, WeekendsShifts are available now !!!Varied Shifts to benefit everyone offering 1 hour, 2 hour, 3 hour to 12 hour shiftsYou Make Your Own ScheduleTravel Time with Mileage reimbursementCaregiver Assistance Program for employees maintaining 35-40 hours a weekCaregiver mentor program- offering on-going trainingClient referral bonusCaregiver referral bonusPaid OrientationPaid Time OffFree Tele-health program for all employees and their families enrolled in full time benefitsDental , Health And Vision InsuranceEmployee Appreciation- Because Your are valued !!Never walk into the unexpected, Visiting Angels never sends you in alone, Offering client and caregiver introductions!Being a Companion Caregiver at Visiting Angels Springfield is a job that is rewarding, allowing you to give back to your community and broaden your skills. The Springfield Office Team provides caregivers for the Central Illinois area including Sangamon County, Menard County, Morgan County, Logan County, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals to join our team today! Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We employee individuals with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. Employment with Visiting Angels is much more than just a job, it's a chance to provide compassion to great families by offering a helping hand to someone in need.Visiting Angels Springfield supports the seniors with daily living responsibilities such as light housekeeping tasks, meal preparation, one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation and much more.Visiting Angels is also an opportunity for personal growth, Offering the opportunity for advanced training in areas like Dementia Care or Alzheimer's Care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.Visiting Angels Work EnvironmentVisiting Angels received a 2016-2017 Caregiver Choice Awards, sponsored by myCNAjobs and Healthcare Research. The Best Place to Work recognition came straight from the source - caregiver companions, home health aides and nursing aides who voted where they want to work.At Visiting Angels, we offer rewarding caregiver jobs on a full-time and part-time basis. If you are passionate about providing seniors with dignified, respectful care, then you may have what it takes to become a Visiting Angel.Companion Caregiver ResponsibilitiesHelp clients take prescribed medicationAssist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks, etc.)Assist clients with personal care and hygieneHelp clients with routine exercisesPlan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)Do the client's shopping or accompany them when they shopPerform light housekeeping duties that clients can't complete on their ownBe a pleasant and supportive companionReport any unusual incidentsAct quickly and responsibly in cases of emergencyCompanion Caregiver RequirementsPassion to serve others - a true caregiverExcellent knowledge of emergency response and first aidKnowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraintsWillingness to adhere to health and safety standardsRespectful and compassionateGood time management skillsOutstanding communication and interpersonal skillsStrong ethicsPhysical enduranceHigh school diploma or equivalentOwn a vehicle with current insuranceSocial Security Card