Bilingual Caregiver (English/Spanish)

Senior Helpers – Legacy Trails • Lewisville, TX

12h • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Senior Helpers of Legacy Trail is seeking a caregiver fluent in English and Spanish to provide in-home support to seniors and families in the Lewisville area. The role focuses on building meaningful relationships, offering companionship and emotional support, assisting with household tasks and daily living, and providing personal care. Caregivers also document services, use the agency’s electronic visit verification system, and promptly report changes in clients’ conditions.

The position includes paid training and offers flexible scheduling, with part-time, evening, weekend, and holiday availability. Caregivers may support clients with Alzheimer’s or dementia and may have opportunities to specialize in those areas and advance into senior caregiver roles. The posting lists pay of $16.00–$18.00 per hour, with weekend and holiday pay differentials, and mileage reimbursement for client transportation.

Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to complete Personal Care Services training and a skills assessment.
• Must meet Texas state requirements for caregiver services.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with no serious violations and current auto insurance.
• Reliable personal vehicle and ability to travel to client homes throughout Plano and Allen.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Demonstrates 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 or CPR certification; certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, conversation, emotional support, and a calm, reassuring presence.
• 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.
• 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 in accordance with agency requirements.
• Use the agency’s electronic visit verification system to clock in and out for each shift and record hours worked and services performed.
• Report significant changes in a client’s 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.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Mileage reimbursement for client transportation.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed