Companion Caregiver
Visiting Angels Longview, TX · Carthage, TX · 2 wk ago
OTHRInternship
About the role
Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of senior adults in your community? Visiting Angels of Longview is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the East Texas area in places like Carthage, DeBerry, Tatum, Tenaha, Beckville, and many others. A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver wears many hats as they help our elderly and home-care clients stay at home or recover at home with dignity. Our caregivers possess the ideal blend of competency, compassion, and professional discernment.
Responsibilities
- Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
- Managing light housekeeping
- Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals
- Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times
- Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them)
- Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability)
- Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation - this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks
- Acting quickly in the case of medical emergencies
- Adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Excellent time-management skills
- Reliable transportation to client visits
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
- Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response
- A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship
- Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- PPE Provided
- Holiday Pay
- Referral Bonuses
- Direct Deposit
- Weekly Pay
- Continuing Education
Schedule
- Full Time
- Part Time
- 8 Hour Shifts
- 10 Hour Shifts
- 12 Hour Shifts
- PRN
- Short Shift