Private Duty/Home Care Aide (Hearne, TX)

Visiting Angels•Hearne, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Bryan is hiring a Private Duty/Home Care Aide for our clients throughout the Central Texas area in places like Hearne, Bryan, College Station, Brenham, Madisonville, Huntsville, Caldwell, and many others. A Visiting Angels Private Duty/Home Care Aide enjoys benefits like: Flexible Schedule Competitive Pay Benefits package Full-time and part-time hours available In-home and facility shifts available (vary by location) Immediate start Caregiver referral bonuses (vary by location) Caregiver appreciation prizes and drawings monthly Paid weekly Dental Insurance Health insurance Referral program Vision insurance A Visiting Angels Private Duty/Home Care Aide wears many hats as they help our elderly and home-care clients stay at home or recover at home with dignity.

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 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

Responsibilities

Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
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
Act quickly in the case of medical emergencies
Adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances