Caregiver (Allen)
About The Position
Senior Helpers of Legacy Trail is looking for dedicated caregivers to serve seniors and families in the Allen area. If you take pride in your work and want to make a real difference – we want to hear from you. This role involves providing meaningful companionship, conversation, and emotional support, engaging clients in hobbies and activities, and monitoring for changes in condition, especially for Alzheimer's and dementia clients. The caregiver will also assist with household tasks such as light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and errands. Personal care assistance includes bathing, grooming, hygiene, dressing, toileting, transferring, ambulation support, medication reminders, and diaper changes. Accurate documentation of care activities and adherence to agency policies are also key responsibilities.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Ability to successfully complete Personal Care Services training and 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 required; ability to travel to client homes throughout Plano and Allen
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screening
- Demonstrates tact, patience, compassion, and good personal hygiene
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Prior home care or caregiving experience preferred – not required; paid training provided
- First Aid / CPR certification preferred; must be obtained within 60 days of hire
- Home care or direct caregiving experience: Preferred (not required)
- Experience working with seniors, individuals with disabilities, or Alzheimer’s/dementia clients: A plus
Responsibilities
- Provide meaningful companionship, conversation, and emotional support
- Engage clients in hobbies, activities, board games, and other appropriate activities
- Monitor Alzheimer’s and dementia clients for behavioral or condition changes and report promptly
- Offer a calm, consistent, and reassuring presence that clients and families can count on
- Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and bed-making
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals; 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, transferring (bed to chair, shower), and ambulation support
- Administer medication reminders and assist with catheter/ostomy care (empty only)
- Assist with diaper/brief changes and home exercise plans as directed
- Document care activities accurately and consistently with agency requirements
- Clock in and out for each shift using the agency’s electronic visit verification (EVV) system; record daily hours worked and services performed
- Report any significant changes in client condition to your supervisor immediately
- Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Senior Helpers Employee Handbook
Benefits
- Competitive Pay – $16.00–$18.00/hr with weekend & holiday pay differentials
- Paid Training – no prior experience required; we invest in your development
- Flexible Scheduling – part-time, evenings, weekends, and holidays available
- Mileage reimbursement for client transportation
- Career Growth – opportunity to specialize in Alzheimer’s & dementia care and advance into senior caregiver roles
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Training & Orientation
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Flexible Scheduling
- Supportive, locally owned agency environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
