Part Time Caregiver (Odessa, TX)

Visiting Angels•Odessa, TX

About The Position

Part Time Caregiver Are you looking for a Part Time Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Midland is the place for you. The office in Midland provides caregivers for the West Texas and the Permian Basin area including Odessa, Andrews, Midland, Big Spring, Monaghan's, Fort Stockton, Stanton, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire West Texas and the Permian Basin region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Part Time Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Midland is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Midland and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need. A Part Time Caregiver with Visiting Angels Midland 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. A Part Time Caregiver job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Requirements

Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
Excellent knowledge of emergency response
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

Responsibilities

Give clients medication reminders
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