Private Duty Caregiver (Port Arthur, TX)

Visiting Angels•Port Arthur, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Beaumont is hiring Private Duty Caregivers to assist senior adults and home-care clients in Port Arthur and nearby communities, including Port Neches, Taylor Landing, and Beaumont. Caregivers help clients remain at home or recover at home with dignity. Visits vary according to each client's needs and abilities. Hours are not guaranteed. Shift options include full time, part time, 8-hour, 10-hour, and 12-hour shifts, PRN, and short shifts. Caregivers may assist with personal care and hygiene, light housekeeping, exercise goals, medication reminders, shopping and groceries, meal planning and preparation, and mobility and ambulation. They must respond appropriately to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances. The role calls for competency, compassion, professional discernment, and meaningful companionship for vulnerable people.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
Manage light housekeeping.
Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
Prompt clients to take prescription medications at the appropriate times.
Help clients shop and put away groceries, or shop on their behalf.
Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients, based on their abilities.
Assist clients with mobility and ambulation, including moving around the home, visiting the doctor, and taking walks.
Respond quickly to medical emergencies.
Report health changes or unusual circumstances.