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Weekend Caregiver

Visiting Angels New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, United States


Job Summary
We are looking for compassionate caregivers! The right candidate has an A‑Team Caregiver attitude. One who has the heart to care, is friendly, flexible, reliable, and able to provide many levels of skilled support to our clients. We are also looking for bi‑lingual, live‑in, nanny, and retired teachers, as well as caregivers who live in or near the New Orleans area and River Parishes. Flexible hours 6 am–8 pm.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Incentives

Caregiver Quarterly Bonuses

A‑Team Caregiver Bonuses (one week paid vacation included)

Responsibilities

Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries, or accidents, including showering, bathing, dressing, and eating.

Remind clients to take prescribed medication.

Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.).

Assist with personal care and hygiene.

Plan and prepare meals.

Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to do so successfully.

Perform housekeeping duties.

Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsively in cases of emergency.

Offer activities essential for daily living, such as serving meals and other tasks, if necessary.

Qualifications

Enjoy working in a one‑on‑one setting and 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 day.

Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner.

Availability to work weekends (days or nights).

Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in‑home care environment is preferred.

Willingness to enforce health and safety standards.

Supportive and compassionate.

High School Diploma or equivalent/experience as a caregiver preferred.

Take pride in providing high quality care.

Hoyer Lift experience (specific to client).

About Us
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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