Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver (Addison, TX)

Visiting Angels•Addison, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Richardson is hiring a Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the North Texas area. This role involves helping senior adults stay at home or recover at home with dignity. Responsibilities may include light housekeeping, encouraging exercise, prompting medication, assisting with shopping and meal preparation, and aiding with mobility. Caregivers must also be prepared to handle medical emergencies and report health changes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 Years Professional Caregiving Experience
Excellent time-management skills
Reliable transportation to client visits
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response
A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship
Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards

Nice To Haves

Pet Friendly

Responsibilities

Managing light housekeeping
Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals
Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times
Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them)
Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability)
Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation - this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks
Acting quickly in the case of medical emergencies
Adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances