At Home Caregiver (Sweetwater, TX)
Visiting Angels•Sweetwater, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Visiting Angels of Abilene is hiring At Home Caregivers to serve clients throughout the Big Country area, including Sweetwater, Roscoe, and Trent. Caregivers enrich clients’ quality of life and support their wellness in accordance with customized care plans. The role offers flexible scheduling, competitive wages, growth opportunities, and medical insurance. Advanced training opportunities may be available in areas such as dementia and Alzheimer’s care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle for transporting clients.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Training in first aid and emergency response; training is provided if needed.
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to manage multiple duties at once.
- Reliable transportation to and from client homes at scheduled times.
- Physical endurance for tasks such as carrying groceries and physically supporting a client.
- Comfort performing housekeeping and cooking duties while observing applicable dietary constraints.
- Willingness and ability to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, including a background check.
- Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten clients’ days.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in broadening caregiving skills through advanced training in dementia care or Alzheimer’s care.
Responsibilities
- Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
- Assist clients with light physical exercise or walks.
- Plan and prepare meals with clients.
- Perform light housekeeping duties.
- Report health changes or unusual incidents.
- Provide pleasant, supportive companionship.
- Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
- Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
- Remind clients to take prescription medications appropriately.
- Assist with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.
- Transport clients using a reliable personal vehicle.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive wages
- Growth opportunities
- Medical insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Personal protective equipment provided
- Holiday pay
- Referral bonuses
- Direct deposit
- Weekly pay
- Continuing education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
