Caregiver

Visiting Angels•Lufkin, TX

18d

About The Position

Visiting Angels’ Lufkin office is hiring caregivers to provide compassionate care to senior adults and others in need across Deep East Texas, including Lufkin and surrounding communities. Caregivers support clients at home with companionship and a range of practical and personal care services, helping families while promoting clients’ safety and well-being. The role also offers advanced training opportunities in areas such as dementia care and Alzheimer’s care. Shifts offered include full-time and part-time schedules, with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts. The listed pay is $11.00–$13.00.

Requirements

Passion for serving others and a genuine caregiver attitude.
Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking, with attention to dietary constraints.
Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards.
Respectful and compassionate approach.
Experience with bathing assistance and incontinence care.
Experience transferring seniors using a Hoyer lift or gait belt.
Strong ethics.
Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Two years of professional experience with elderly people in a facility or through an agency, or CNA certification.

Responsibilities

Help clients take prescribed medication.
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility at home or outside, including transfers using Hoyer lifts, gait belts, walkers, and wheelchairs.
Assist clients with personal care and hygiene, including bathing and incontinence care.
Help clients with routine exercises.
Plan and prepare meals with clients’ assistance when they are able.
Shop for clients or accompany them while shopping, including grocery trips, salon visits, and doctor appointments.
Perform light housekeeping tasks clients cannot complete on their own.
Provide pleasant and supportive companionship.
Report unusual incidents.
Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.