Companion Caregiver
Visiting Angels Richardson TX · Addison, TX · 3 wk ago
OTHRInternship
Locations: Richardson, Carrollton, Dallas, Plano, Addison, Garland, and surrounding North Texas areas including Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, The Colony, Rockwall, Mesquite, Forney, and others.
Shift options: Day shift, short shifts, weekend shifts, morning shifts, afternoon shifts. Open to both long and short shifts. Pet-friendly workplace.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- PPE Provided
- Holiday Pay
- Referral Bonuses
- Direct Deposit
- Weekly Pay
- Continuing Education
- Sign-on Bonus
Responsibilities
- 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, including getting around the house, 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
- Minimum 2 years professional caregiving experience
- Excellent time-management skills
- Reliable transportation to client visits
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks
- Must be able 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
Schedule
- Full Time
- Part Time
- 8 Hour Shifts
- 10 Hour Shifts
- 12 Hour Shifts
- PRN
- Short Shift