Private Duty/Home Care Aide (Waco, TX)

Visiting Angels•Waco, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels Waco is a non-medical private duty home care agency providing companionship, safety supervision, and personal care to help adults live safely, independently, and with dignity in their homes. The Private Duty/Home Care Aide works with clients in Waco and surrounding areas, traveling between clients in their own vehicle. Shifts may range from 1 to 12 hours and may be during the day or night. The agency coordinates schedules around caregiver availability and client needs, with a goal of scheduling at least 20 hours per week. Caregivers may take on additional clients as desired. Weekday and weekend availability is required, and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

At least 1 year of hands-on caregiving experience with elderly people.
Ability and willingness to work weekends.
Must be over 18 years old.
Successful completion of a criminal history check.
Professional references.
Reliable personal transportation for travel between clients and willingness to travel outside Waco.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and proof of insurance.
Helpful, can-do attitude.
Ability to take direction, follow rules, and be proactive.
Good time-management skills.
High integrity and strong ethics.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with hygiene and grooming, including bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
Provide medication reminders.
Monitor clients and provide safety supervision.
Prepare meals.
Perform light housekeeping, laundry, errands, and shopping.
Assist with ambulation and mobility, including lifting 50 pounds or more.
Provide supportive companionship.
Respond quickly in emergencies.
Transport clients to and from appointments.