About this opportunity
HCAOA lists this Overnight Companion Caregiver opportunity in knoxville, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Companion Caregiver Position
We are looking for caregivers that are interested in learning and growing their skills within the senior care industry. Our Companion Caregivers are not only reliable, dependable and honest, but also compassionate and caring.
Shifts (may vary):
8pm - 8am
7pm - 7am
6pm - 6am
Areas:
Knoxville
Responsibilities:
Providing companionship and conversation
Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, and feeding
Performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen changing
Laying out clothes and assisting with dressing
Planning and preparing meals
Providing medication reminders
Providing transportation to and from appointments
Helping family members learn safe care techniques
Qualifications:
Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
Ability to interpret the client's provided plan of care
Valid driver's license and transportation
Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
Tolerance to small pets (i.e. dogs and/or cats)
Must be able to be reached via phone or email for shift schedules, client updates and/or emergencies
Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus!
Why Join The Industry?
Health benefits available
Competitive compensation
Flexible scheduling
Training and support for our caregivers
At Visiting Angels, our mission is to provide the highest quality care to those that you love, and we are so honored to serve. Our core competency is providing compassionate care consistently, while seeking opportunities to continually improve our services to exceed expectations. Our focus is you; your safety, health, happiness and well-being. We have and will forevermore focus on caring for our customers, for they are at the heart of why we exist at all. Letting our Angels care for you in an excellent manner is our passion! Each Visiting Angels agency is a franchise that is independently owned and operated.
Worksite address
knoxville, TN, 37955, US
Who can apply
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