Weekend Caregiver (Temple, TX)

Visiting Angels•Temple, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels Temple 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 Weekend Caregiver serves clients in Temple and surrounding areas, including Copperas Cove, Killeen, Lampasas, Belton, Cameron, and Rockdale. Caregivers need availability on weekdays and weekends, reliable personal transportation, and willingness to travel outside Temple. Shifts may range from 1 to 12 hours and may be during the day or night. Scheduling is coordinated around caregiver availability and client needs, with a goal of scheduling at least 20 hours per week; caregivers may take on additional clients. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Have more than one year of hands-on caregiving experience with the elderly.
Be able to work weekends.
Be over 18 years old.
Successfully complete a criminal history check.
Provide professional references.
Have reliable personal transportation and be willing to drive to clients and travel outside Temple.
Have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and proof of insurance.
Have a helpful, positive attitude and be ready for anything.
Be able to take direction, follow rules, and be proactive.
Have good time management skills.
Demonstrate high integrity and strong ethics.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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 and laundry.
Run errands and assist with shopping.
Assist with ambulation and mobility, including lifting 50 pounds or more.
Provide supportive companionship.
Respond quickly in an emergency.
Transport clients to and from appointments.