Live-In Certified Nurse Aide (Sweetwater, TX)

Visiting Angels • Sweetwater, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels' office in Abilene is seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with their local team. They provide caregivers for the Big Country area including Sweetwater, Roscoe, Trent, and many others. They are looking for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. This role is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Abilene and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need. A Live-In Certified Nurse Aide with Visiting Angels Abilene supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. This is also an opportunity for personal growth, with the chance for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care.

Requirements

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care
• History of community involvement

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Benefits

• Opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care
• Full-time and part-time basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED