Caregiver (PLANO/ALLEN)

Senior Helpers – Legacy Trails • Plano, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Senior Helpers of Legacy Trail is looking for dedicated caregivers to serve seniors and families in the Plano and Allen area. This role involves providing meaningful companionship, emotional support, household assistance, personal care, and documentation of care activities. The company offers paid training, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career growth, including specialization in Alzheimer's and dementia care.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 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

• 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, wheelchair, 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
• Paid Training & Orientation
• Supportive, locally owned agency environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED