Experienced Parkinson’s Caregiver | $15/Hour | Frisco, TX
About The Position
Always Best Care Senior Services is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and physically capable caregiver to assist a client living with Parkinson’s disease in the client’s home. The caregiver will support mobility, daily routines, independence, safety, and quality of life through hands-on assistance, encouragement, and companionship. The assignment is ongoing and is scheduled for 8 hours per week: Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Consistent availability for both shifts is important. Pay is $15.00 per hour. The agency describes itself as locally owned and operated in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and says its administrative team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Requirements
- Previous experience in senior care, home care, or personal care.
- Physical ability to provide appropriate hands-on mobility assistance and support with transfers while following safe handling guidelines.
- A proactive attitude and ability to encourage clients to stay active.
- Patience and understanding of movement difficulties, balance concerns, and changes in mobility.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Reliable transportation and consistent availability for both scheduled shifts.
- Punctuality, dependability, and commitment to compassionate care.
Nice To Haves
- Experience caring for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease or other neurological conditions.
Responsibilities
- Encourage the client to remain active through appropriate daily activities and movement.
- Provide hands-on assistance with walking, mobility, and transfers as needed and according to the care plan.
- Encourage and motivate the client to participate in safe, appropriate activities.
- Assist with balance and reduce fall risks during daily routines.
- Support prescribed exercises or mobility routines as directed by the client’s healthcare professionals.
- Respond with patience and understanding to changes in the client’s movement, coordination, or energy levels.
- Assist with activities of daily living as needed.
- Provide personal care and hygiene assistance when required.
- Help the client with daily routines while encouraging independence whenever possible.
- Assist with meal preparation and mealtime routines as needed.
- Provide reminders and supportive guidance throughout the shift.
- Provide companionship and meaningful engagement.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment related to client care.
- Observe changes in mobility, comfort, or overall condition and communicate concerns to the appropriate contact.
- Follow established care instructions and safety precautions.
- Encourage the client using a positive, respectful, and motivating approach.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
