Home Care Aide for Elderly

Mature Female Caregiver Wanted

Mrs. C is looking for a mature female caregiver in the Wilbraham area to help her in her home. She's in need of mobility assistance around her home. If you have a patient, compassionate heart and are experienced in caregiving, please apply!

Location: Wilbraham

Shifts: 7 days/week, 1p-5p every day

Type: Part Time

Visiting Angels is "America's Choice In Homecare!" We are a non-medical, private pay & VA senior provider operating since 1999. Our work culture is top notch. We have many caregivers that have been with us for several years.

Responsibilities:

• Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles
• Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, or assisting with personal care
• Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor
• Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert

Requirements:

• Vehicle
• Valid MA Driver's License
• 1+ years of experience in direct care
• HHA or CNA preferred but not required (if experienced)
• Willing to accept at least 1 e/o weekend shift
• Willing to submit to background checks
• Provide at least 2 professional references (not friends)
• Punctual, reliable, compassionate, patient, empathetic, and skilled
• Strong ability to read, write, understand, and speak English so as to:
• Read ADL's
• Communicate verbally with clients, families, co-workers, and Administrative Staff

Compensation: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour

Visiting Angels West Springfield provides in-home care, senior homecare, elderly care, personal care, transitional care, fall prevention care, companion care, respite care, palliative care, dementia care and Alzheimer's care. Services span from 1 hour visits to 24/7 care.

We service Southampton, Westfield, Southwick, Holyoke, West Springfield, Agawam, Chicopee, Springfield, Indian Orchard, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Wilbraham, Ludlow, Feeding Hills and Montgomery. The franchise covers the entire Greater Springfield Area and most of the Lower Pioneer Valley region.

We are currently hiring caregivers! Basic job requirements include:

• Current US driver's license
• Car
• 1 year of caregiving experience
• Ability to pass a background check
• Strong ability to read, write, and speak English, including:
• Read ADLs and personal care instructions
• Communicate verbally with clients and families
• Write shift notes to update the family, office, and other caregivers
• Punctuality and reliability
• Compassionate and caring heart
• Patience and willingness to learn new skills

*Certifications are welcome (CNA, HHA, etc.) but not required. We do offer training and mentorship programs to new caregivers.

Request an application by filling out the form on our website.