What Traits Do In-Home Caregivers from Visiting Angels of Boulder County Have?
Visiting Angels looks for the following characteristics when looking for in-home caregivers in Longmont, Boulder, Louisville and surrounding areas in Boulder County, CO
Professional elder care is a calling, not just a job. While training is needed to assist seniors, professional caregivers must also possess innate qualities that enable them to bond with their clients and provide a compassionate presence. These special and essential qualities separate average caregivers from superior caregivers.
What specific qualities or character traits should professional caregivers have? At Visiting Angels of Boulder County, we look for in-home caregivers who have the experience needed and the right character.
Important Qualities of In-Home Caregivers from Visiting Angels of Boulder County
Dedication. The families and seniors we work with should be able to rely on our caregivers to be available when needed, to honor their commitments and to carry out all job responsibilities in a professional manner. When a family chooses to bring a Visiting Angels caregiver into the home, he or she should respect the situation and be sensitive to any crisis or hardship the family may be enduring.
Judgment. Our caregivers are good decision makers; they exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality. But they also know to act immediately when a client is in danger.
Creativity. Our professional in-home caregivers are always introducing new, engaging activities designed to improve their client’s quality of life. Additionally, they focus on creating new ways seniors can carry out tasks and learn new skills.
Our Caregivers Have a Wide Range of Talents
At Visiting Angels of Boulder County, our main focus is to help seniors age safely and comfortably in place. That means assisting clients with everyday tasks and errands, monitoring them to ensure they stay safe and healthy, providing companionship so our clients don’t feel lonely and keeping in regular contact with the families of our clients.
In-home caregivers from Visiting Angels of Boulder County must be able to perform the following tasks:
- Aid with walking or ambulation
- Ensure a safe home environment
- Act with confidentiality to protect their client’s privacy
- Communicate effectively with family and coworkers
- Understand and follow through on all senior care requirements
- Assist with daily activities such as preparing meals and light housekeeping
Compassion is Essential
Beyond the essential functions and responsibilities lie the real substance of a professional caregiver from Visiting Angels of Boulder County: Compassion. Our in-home caregivers must be compassionate personal care assistants. Our home care providers must go beyond performing care tasks and responding appropriately in certain scenarios—they must demonstrate compassion and thoughtfulness.
At Visiting Angels, our caregivers are dedicated people who have a passion for helping people; they are selfless in their desire to improve the quality of life for others. What does compassion look like? You’ll hear compassion in a caregiver’s tone of voice; you’ll see it in their body language and willingness to help. You’ll feel their compassion when you observe how they care for your loved one.
Why Join the Visiting Angels Team?
At Visiting Angels of Boulder County, we understand that our caregivers are the backbone of our home care agency. They help us provide truly exceptional in-home senior care through their hard work and dedication. That’s why caregivers who join our team are rewarded with competitive pay, flexible scheduling options, ongoing training opportunities and a supportive working environment. We want to ensure our in-home caregivers feel appreciated and motivated to go above the beyond in caring for the seniors in our community.
If you’d like to learn more about our in-home caregivers, call our Longmont, CO office at 303-828-2664.
Interested in working at Visiting Angels of Boulder County? Check out our Employment page to learn about current job openings today!