Caregiver (Rockdale, TX)
About The Position
Visiting Angels Temple is hiring a weekday/weekend caregiver to provide non-medical in-home care to adults in Rockdale and surrounding areas. The agency provides companionship, safety supervision, and personal care to help clients live safely, with dignity and independently in their homes. Caregivers must be available on both weekdays and weekends and willing to travel outside Temple to clients. Shifts may range from 1 to 12 hours, during the day or night, and schedules are coordinated around caregiver availability and client needs. The agency aims to schedule caregivers for at least 20 hours per week, with opportunities to take on additional clients. Caregivers assist with personal care, household tasks, mobility, companionship, and transportation, and respond promptly in emergencies. The role requires reliable personal transportation and over one year of hands-on caregiving experience with elderly people.
Requirements
- Over one year of hands-on caregiving experience with elderly people.
- Must be able to work weekends and have weekday availability.
- Must be over 18 years old.
- Successful completion of a criminal history check.
- Professional references.
- Reliable personal transportation that the caregiver will drive to and from each client.
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and proof of insurance.
- Great attitude; helpful and ready for anything.
- Ability to take direction, follow rules, and be proactive.
- Good time management skills.
- High integrity and strong ethics.
- Willingness to travel outside Temple to serve clients in surrounding areas.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assist with hygiene and grooming, including bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Provide medication reminders.
- Monitor client safety and provide supervision.
- Prepare meals.
- Perform light housekeeping and laundry.
- Run errands and shop for clients.
- Assist with ambulation and mobility, including lifting 50 pounds or more.
- Provide supportive companionship.
- Respond quickly in case of an emergency.
- Transport clients to and from appointments.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules.
- Weekly pay with direct deposit available.
- Employee recognition, celebrations, and rewards.
- 24-hour support from office managers.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available.
- Paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
