Visiting Angels jobs in Springfield, MA

Responsive recruiter Benefits: 401(k) matching Competitive salary Flexible schedule Free uniforms Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Parental leave Training & development Wellness resources West Springfield - Monday/Friday 1p-5p; 8 hours/week, part-time, companion care, male aide preferred Location: West Springfield, MA Hours: Monday/Friday 1-5pm Hours can be combined, serving multiple clients and achieving desired weekly hours. A gentleman in West Springfield is in need of a male companion care aide asap! He would like some companionship two days per week as well as help with meal prep. Join our award winning team of senior home care professionals in the greater Springfield area. Our elderly clients need help around their homes with personal care, palliative care, respite care, meal preparation and feeding, mobility assistance and transfers, light housekeeping duties, transportation to and from appointments, and companionship. You can make a difference in someone's life today! 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 (For some clients) Provide transportation for clients to and from appointments, errands, etc. Requirements: 1+ years of experience in direct care Punctuality, reliability, compassion, patience, empathy 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 Vehicle or transportation Ability to add Business Class 30 to car insurance (reimbursed up to $50) Valid MA Driver's License Pass a background check At least 2 professional references (not friends) Be willing to accept at least 1 e/o weekend shift Preferred: HHA or CNA certification (not required, we work with applicants to get HCA certified) Benefits: 401k matching Free uniforms and supplies Lots of training and opportunities for advancement Paid time off/sick time Parent leave Office celebrations/holiday parties Flexible schedule Overtime pay Compensation: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour Visiting Angels West Springfield is a leading in-home care agency in Western Massachusetts that offers homecare services to seniors, veterans, and disabled adults. Michele Anstett started the business in 1999 and operates as Owner, President, and Director for the West Springfield franchise. Since 1999, the home-care industry has changed dramatically in the Pioneer Valley and Greater Springfield Area. Anstett's experience growing the business for the past 25 years in an evolving sector makes her uniquely equipped to handle the modern challenges of the industry and successfully direct the business. Anstett's franchise was the ninth franchise in the Visiting Angels network, which has since increased in size to over 600 agencies in the US and even more internationally. With her guidance as Owner and President, the franchise has grown to provide over 80,000 hours of care annually, helping seniors to maintain a sense of independence, dignity, and quality of life in their own home setting. Anstett brings dedication, compassion, experience, and attention to detail to the role - fundamental skills for successful leadership in the ever-evolving home-care industry. Now, with over two decades of servicing the Hampden County region, Visiting Angels has helped over 4,000 seniors maintain a sense of independence, dignity and quality of life in their own home or assisted care setting. While Visiting Angels has grown since 1999, they continue to build lasting relationships by offering that same, family-like compassionate care and dependability since day one. 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, personalized 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 focus on caring for our customers, as they are at the heart of why we exist at all: letting our Angels care for you in an excellent manner is our passion! 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. Visiting Angels of West Springfield has official accreditation from the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts. We have also received Home Care Pulse's award for Best of Home Care - Provider of Choice every year since 2015. 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: ********************************************************* "Visiting angels is a great agency. I applied and was offered a position in the same week. I interviewed with Iris via Zoom, she was very personable and professional, I enjoyed interviewing with her, and I enjoy working with Visiting Angels!" ~ Jaeda "Visiting Angels is a wonderful and extremely rewarding place to work. Developing great relationships with clients is the most important and satisfying part of the experience at Visiting Angels. Everyone in the office is very dedicated and takes time to listen to the concerns, wants and needs of clients. The caregivers take great pride in their work and treat clients so well that they become family. The franchise owner is one of the most caring and compassionate people that I have ever met, she is incredible to work for. I look forward to working for Visiting Angels well into the future." ~ Andrew Each Visiting Angels agency is a franchise that is independently owned and operated. The Franchisor, Living Assistance Services Inc., does not control or manage the day to day business operations of any Visiting Angels franchised agency.