Live-in Home Health Aide - HHA (Albany, TX)
Visiting Angels•Albany, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Visiting Angels of Abilene is hiring caregivers to serve clients throughout the Big Country area, including Albany, Breckenridge, and Stamford. The Live-in Home Health Aide helps enrich clients’ quality of life and support their wellness in accordance with custom care plans. The role includes personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, mobility assistance, medication reminders, and accompanying clients on outings and errands. Caregivers may have opportunities for advanced training in dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle for transporting clients.
- Reliable transportation to and from client homes at scheduled care times.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Training in first aid and emergency response; training is provided if needed.
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to manage multiple duties at once.
- Physical endurance to carry groceries and physically support a client.
- Comfort performing housekeeping and cooking duties while following applicable dietary constraints.
- Willingness and ability to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, such as background checks.
- 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
- Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
- Assist clients with light physical exercise or walks.
- Plan and prepare meals with clients, observing applicable dietary constraints.
- Perform 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 mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- PPE provided
- Holiday pay
- Referral bonuses
- Direct deposit
- Weekly pay
- Continuing education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
