Bilingual Caregiver (English/Telugu)

Senior Helpers – Legacy Trails • Frisco, TX

5d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Senior Helpers of Legacy Trail is seeking dedicated bilingual English/Telugu caregivers to provide in-home care to seniors and families in Frisco and surrounding areas. Caregivers offer companionship and emotional support, engage clients in appropriate activities, assist with household tasks and daily living, provide personal care, and document and report care activities and changes in client condition. Paid training is provided, and there are opportunities to specialize in Alzheimer’s and dementia care and advance into senior caregiver roles. The position requires travel to client homes and use of the agency’s electronic visit verification (EVV) system.

Requirements

• Speak Telugu and English.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Successfully complete Personal Care Services training and a skills assessment.
• Meet Texas state requirements for caregiver services.
• Have a valid Texas driver’s license with no serious violations and current auto insurance.
• Have a reliable personal vehicle and be able to travel to client homes throughout Plano and Allen.
• Have flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Successfully pass a background check and drug screening.
• Obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
• Demonstrate tact, patience, compassion, and good personal hygiene.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior home care or caregiving experience.
• Experience working with seniors, individuals with disabilities, or clients with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
• First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, conversation, and emotional support to clients.
• Engage clients in hobbies, activities, board games, and other appropriate activities.
• Monitor clients with Alzheimer’s or dementia for behavioral or condition changes and report changes promptly.
• Provide a calm, consistent, and reassuring presence for clients and families.
• Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and bed-making.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding as appropriate.
• Assist clients with errands, shopping, and transportation to appointments.
• Support household management, including apparel selection.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, dressing, and basic skin and foot care.
• Provide toileting assistance, transfers, and ambulation support.
• Provide medication reminders and assist with catheter or ostomy care (empty only).
• Assist with diaper or brief changes and home exercise plans as directed.
• Document care activities accurately and consistently according to agency requirements.
• Clock in and out for each shift using the agency’s EVV system and record daily hours worked and services performed.
• Report significant changes in client condition to a supervisor immediately.
• Follow policies and procedures in the Senior Helpers Employee Handbook.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $16.00–$18.00 per hour, with weekend and holiday pay differentials.
• Paid training and orientation.
• Mileage reimbursement for client transportation.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Supportive, locally owned agency environment.
• Career growth opportunities, including specialization in Alzheimer’s and dementia care and advancement into senior caregiver roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed