Day Shift Caregiver (Odessa, TX)

Visiting Angels•Odessa, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Midland is hiring day-shift caregivers to serve clients throughout West Texas and the Permian Basin, including Odessa, Andrews, Midland, Big Spring, Monahans, Fort Stockton, Stanton, and other areas. Caregivers support clients’ quality of life and wellness in accordance with their individual care plans. Duties may include personal care and hygiene, light exercise, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders, mobility assistance, transportation and supervision during errands or appointments, and responding to emergencies. Caregivers report health changes or unusual incidents. Advanced training opportunities in dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care are available to caregivers seeking to broaden their skills. The position offers flexible schedule options, including full-time, part-time, PRN, and short shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle for transporting clients.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Training in first aid and emergency response; training is provided if needed.
Excellent time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple duties at once.
Reliable transportation to and from client homes at scheduled times.
Physical endurance for tasks such as carrying groceries and physically supporting a client.
Comfort performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints.
Willingness and ability to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, including a background check.
Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten clients’ days.

Nice To Haves

Interest in broadening caregiving skills through advanced training in dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
Help clients with light physical exercise or walks.
Plan and prepare meals with clients while following applicable dietary constraints.
Handle light housekeeping duties.
Report health changes or unusual incidents.
Provide pleasant, supportive companionship.
Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
Remind clients to take prescription medications appropriately.
Assist with client mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.
Transport clients using a reliable personal vehicle.