At Home Caregiver (Shenandoah, TX)

Visiting Angels•Shenandoah, TX

23h

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Magnolia is hiring At Home Caregivers to serve clients throughout the North Houston area. Caregivers help enrich clients’ quality of life and support their wellness in accordance with custom care plans. Duties may include personal care and hygiene, light exercise and walks, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders, mobility assistance, and accompanying clients on shopping trips, appointments, or errands. Caregivers also report health changes or unusual incidents and respond responsibly to emergencies. Advanced training opportunities are available in areas such as dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Hours are not guaranteed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle to transport clients.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
First Aid and emergency response training; training is provided if needed.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to manage multiple duties.
Reliable transportation to and from client homes at scheduled care times.
Physical endurance for tasks such as carrying groceries and physically supporting a client.
Comfort performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to 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 each client’s day.

Nice To Haves

Interest in broadening caregiving skills through advanced training in dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
Help clients with light physical exercise or walks.
Plan and prepare meals with clients while following applicable dietary constraints.
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, appointments, and errands.
Remind clients to take prescription medications appropriately.
Assist with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.