At Home Caregiver

About the role

Visiting Angels of Lufkin is hiring caregivers to serve clients in the Deep East Texas area. This is an opportunity to join the nation's top network for at-home care and make a difference in people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervising clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid drivers license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Training in first aid and emergency response (provided if needed)
• Excellent time-management skills
• Reliable transportation to client homes
• Physical endurance for tasks like carrying groceries and supporting a client
• Ability to perform housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to dietary constraints
• Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (background check)
• Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the client's day

Qualifications

Training in dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care is available for caregivers interested in expanding their skills.

Skills

None specifically listed beyond basic caregiving skills and physical abilities.

Benefits

• Pay: $11.00-13.00
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Sign on Bonus

Schedule

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts