Companion Caregiver (San Augustine, TX)

Visiting Angels•San Augustine, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Lufkin is hiring a Companion Caregiver to support senior adults and home-care clients throughout the Deep East Texas area, including San Augustine, Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Norwood, Chireno, and Rosevine. Caregivers help clients remain or recover at home with dignity. Visits vary according to each client's needs and abilities. The role requires responding promptly to medical emergencies and reporting health changes or unusual circumstances. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent time-management skills.
Reliable transportation to client visits.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Training or knowledge in First Aid and emergency response.
Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards.
Compassion for vulnerable people and interest in providing meaningful companionship.

Responsibilities

Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
Perform light housekeeping.
Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
Prompt clients to take prescription medications at the right times.
Help clients shop and put away groceries, or shop on their behalf.
Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients, based on their abilities.
Assist clients with mobility and ambulation, including moving around the home, going to medical appointments, and taking walks.
Respond promptly to medical emergencies.
Report health changes or unusual circumstances.