Hospice Care Caregiver

About the role

A Visiting Angels Hospice Care Caregiver works in the Highland Lakes area, supporting elderly and home-care clients in Burnet, Marble Falls, Lampassas, Buchanan Dam, Llano, and other communities.

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)
• Aiding clients with mobility and ambulation

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
• 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
• Holiday pay
• Referral bonuses
• Direct deposit
• Weekly pay
• Continuing education