Companion Caregiver

About the role

Visiting Angels of Paris is hiring a Companion Caregiver to support senior adults in the local area, including Paris, Greenville, Texarkana, and surrounding communities. Caregivers help elderly and home‑care clients remain at home or recover at home with dignity, providing companionship and assistance with daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Managing light housekeeping
• Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals
• Prompting clients to take 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 – from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks
• Acting quickly in medical emergencies, 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
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Sign‑on Bonus

Schedule

• Full Time
• Part Time
• PRN (as needed)