What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Visiting Angels Southwest Colorado?
“It is not how much you do, but how much love you put in the doing.”
-Mother Theresa
Visiting Angels offers non- medical In-home care for our elder loved ones.
A Visiting Angels Caregivers' purpose is to provide assistance with daily activities, light housekeeping, errands, and meal management. We also provide protective oversight for our vulnerable clients, assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming, and most importantly companionship for our dear clients. We do all of this to help our clients continue to live and age safely in their beloved home.
Pay $19.25 - $20.25 Per Hour
Full and Part Time shifts Available in the Pagosa Springs, CO area.
We work with our applicants to create a set schedule that fits your lifestyle as well as the needs of our Clients
Visiting Angels Caregiver Benefits Include:
- Accruable Paid Time Off
- Sick Pay
- Regular Opportunities for Raises and/or Bonuses
- Paid in-service Trainings each year to further your Caregiving Career
- Paid New Hire Orientation
- Reimbursed Mileage to our remote client's homes
- New Hire Mentorship Program - New Hire Caregivers are assigned a Senior Mentor Caregiver in their area to provide support during the first weeks in the field.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL ABILITIES:
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Must have personal reliable transportation as well as up to date Auto Insurance
- Must have a Smart Phone.
- Must Have a Valid Driver’s License.
- Be comfortable with assisting or learning how to assist in Hygiene Care.
- Be comfortable assisting with the following or willing to learn how to:
- Cooking, Light Housekeeping, Menu Planning, Errands and Appointments, Fall Prevention, Transfers, Companionship and Assisting with all Activities of Daily Living.
Not only is Visiting Angels the #1 Homecare Agency in the Nation, but our Southwest Colorado Agency is also the winner of the Home Care Pulse 2026 Leadership in Excellence Award
We encourage ownership in every position, aim to build leaders in our field, and strive for Excellence while caring for our clients
To Learn More About Our Company, Visit Our Website: Living Assistance Services | Visiting Angels Southwest Colorado
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $19.25 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- I am 18 years or older?
- I believe clients always come first and pride myself on upholding a high-level of care in every interaction?
- I have a valid driver's license?
- I have current auto insurance?
- I have personal, reliable transportation, which means I can drive myself to shift and from shift without being picked up or dropped off?
- I am comfortable driving in winter conditions? (Snow, ice, Plowed County roads, etc.)
- I have a smartphone with current service?
- I am comfortable with or willing to learn how to help men and women with toileting, showering, bathing and dressing?
- I can stoop, bend or lift up to 25lbs without accommodation?
- In past jobs, I had to remain calm during extremely stressful situations?
- I can attend two days of Orientation training in Pagosa Springs, CO if hired? (Visiting Angels reimburses mileage for those travelling out of town and is a paid training)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $20