Experienced Caregiver

Are you caring, compassionate, and desire to help others? Visiting Angels of Northwest Arkansas is looking for one of a kind individuals to join our team as an Experienced Caregiver. Our office in Lowell provides caregivers to the local area including Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, Bella Vista, and many others.

An Experienced Caregiver with our office is an essential part of our team. The duties of an Experienced Caregiver range from light housekeeping, transportation to and from appointments, cooking, and providing companionship to our clients. We also want to invest in your growth. At Visiting Angels’ Northwest Arkansas, we offer opportunities to improve your skills with continuing education in areas of care such as dementia care and Alzheimer’s care.

If you are passionate about providing seniors with dignified, respectful care, apply now to join our team.

• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• Short Shift

• Pay: $12.00-$15.00
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education

Our compassionate caregivers are the backbone of everything we do, and we think of them as family. We are always searching to add more family members to our caregiver team, and you could be one of them!

• Do you enjoy caring for others?
• Do you take pride in helping seniors with their daily activities and instilling much-needed companionship?
• Are you searching for a meaningful career in an industry that needs your talents?

If you answered “yes” to the questions above, then we have the perfect senior care job opportunity for you. In fact, caregivers across the nation have voted Visiting Angels as a “Best Place to Work,” an honor we take great pride in every day.

• Understand, perform and adhere to the information and precautions contained in the client Home Plan of Care.
• Assist the client with personal care activities including: bathing, skin care, back rub, hair care, nail care, dressing and undressing, feeding, oral hygiene, shaving, grooming and bedtime preparation.
• Assist the client to the bathroom or in use of a urinal or bedpan. Keep incontinent clients clean and dry.
• Assist the client with self‑administration of their medications.
• Assist the client with personal communication skills, as needed.
• Assist with transportation needs in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assist with meal planning, purchase of food and meal preparation.
• Assist with client’s laundry and bed linens.
• Prepare and maintain records of client progress and performed services, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
• Report all client and employee incidents/accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Assist the client with exercise, ambulation and transfer activities. Be aware of proper body mechanics.
• Conduct safety precautions including wiping wet floors and spills and eliminating other potential hazards immediately. Report safety hazards such as frayed electrical cords, unsecured handrails, malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/alarms, defective equipment and/or environmental hazards to supervisor on the same day of observation.
• Engage in respectful social interaction with client, including friendly conversation and empathic support, while respecting client’s privacy and property.
• Exhibit positive attitude and behavior; demonstrate respect for clients.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, including clients' families.
• Respond and attend to client requests promptly.
• Communicate effectively with all team members.
• Maintain proper handwashing techniques.
• Participate in required in‑service training programs to meet regulatory requirements.
• Understand the importance of seeking assistance, as needed, from your supervisor and/or others.
• Demonstrate capability and dependability in following instructions.
• Understand that regular, consistent attendance is necessary to serve clients.
• Accept and fulfill assignments with the Agency; exercise judgment in accepting assignments.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate…