At Home Caregiver (Sagerton, TX)

Visiting Angels•Sagerton, TX

About The Position

At Home Caregiver Visiting Angels of Abilene is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the Big Country area including Sagerton, Stamford, Hamlin, and many more. Come be part of an office that belongs to the nation's #1 network for at-home care. Make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, competitive wages, growth opportunities, and medical insurance. As a Visiting Angels At Home Caregiver, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include: 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 supervise clients during shopping trips Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Possess a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
Training in First Aid and emergency response is required (provided if needed)
Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table

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 supervise clients during shopping trips
Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands