What Traits Does Visiting Angels Naples Look for When Hiring At-Home Caregivers?
What separates our Angels from other local caregivers in Naples, Marco Island and surrounding areas in Collier County, FL? Learn what Visiting Angels looks for when finding at-home caregivers to join our team.
Professional senior is not just a job; it’s a calling. While experience is needed to meet job requirements, a professional caregiver must also possess innate qualities that enable them to compassionately perform job functions. These special qualities separate average caregivers from superior caregivers.
What specific qualities or character traits does Visiting Angels Naples look for when hiring caregivers in Collier County? We believe that our at-home caregivers should not only be able to provide the senior care services we offer, but should also demonstrate good judgment and be compassionate, dedicated and creative individuals.
Caregiving Experience
At Visiting Angels Naples, we aim to help seniors in Collier County remain independent by providing the care they need at home. Our caregivers are expected to assist with everyday tasks, closely monitor our clients, provide meaningful companionship and keep in regular contact with the client’s family.
With that in mind, our at-home caregivers are responsible for:
- Aiding with walking or ambulation
- Ensuring a safe environment at home
- Acting with confidentiality to protect their client’s privacy
- Communicating effectively with clients, family and the rest of the Visiting Angels team
- Understanding and following through on all senior care requirements
- Assisting with daily activities such as preparing meals and light housekeeping
Dedication
Families and seniors 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 an at-home caregiver from Visiting Angels Naples into the home, he or she should respect the situation and be sensitive to any crisis or hardship the family may be enduring.
Creativity
Caregivers from Visiting Angels Naples are always introducing new, engaging activities designed to improve their client’s quality of life. Additionally, they focus on creating new ways our senior clients can carry out tasks and learn new skills.
Judgment
At Visiting Angels Naples, our caregivers are good decision makers; they exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality. Although, when a client is in danger, they know to act immediately.
Compassion
Beyond the essential functions and responsibilities lie the real substance of a professional Visiting Angels caregiver: Compassion. Our at-home caregivers must go beyond performing care tasks and responding appropriately in certain scenarios—they must demonstrate compassion and thoughtfulness.
Caregivers from Visiting Angels Naples are dedicated people with a passion for helping; they are selfless in their desire to improve the quality of life for others. What does compassion look like? You’ll hear the 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 Caregivers Love Working for Visiting Angels Naples
We understand that our at-home caregivers' hard work and dedication help us stand out amongst other local caregiving agencies in Collier County. We’re committed to helping our Angels feel respected and appreciated.
If you join our team, we will reward your efforts with competitive wages, flexible scheduling, ongoing training opportunities and a supportive working environment. If making a difference to seniors in your community is your calling, we want to help you achieve your goals and develop the skills needed to provide exceptional in-home senior care.
If you’d like to learn more about the at-home caregivers at Visiting Angels Naples, call us today at 239-561-7600.
If you’re interested in joining our team, visit our Employment page today