Afternoon caregiver interested in distributing dose of joy

Comfort Keepers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfort Keepers is seeking a caregiver to work in the Garland, Plano or Dallas areas. The role requires weekday availability from 1p–8p (or 4-hour shifts) to provide physical care and emotional support to clients who may need assistance due to illness, injury, surgery, or disability.

Ideal candidates show dignity, patience, compassion, and respect while encouraging and remaining empathetic toward clients at all times. Certification is not required for employment.

Qualifications

• Social Security card and proof of eligibility to work (as required).
• Valid, current Texas driver’s license.
• Reliable, registered vehicle with proof of insurance.
• Must be able to complete a criminal background report.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel and stand for extended periods.
• At least 2 years verifiable caregiving experience (dementia exp preferred).

Responsibilities

• Home assistance – Light housekeeping, run errands or transport clients, accompany to appointments, assist with medications, prepare meals, personal care and helping clients stay in their home.
• Companionship – Engage clients with conversation and activities to provide comfort and support.

Skills

Caregiving

Companionship

Empathy

Job description

Comfort Keepers is looking for a caregiver that lives close and wants to work in the Garland, Plano or Dallas areas. She must be available to work weekdays, anywhere from 1p-8p (sometimes it's a 4-hour shift). The caregiver is responsible for the physical care and emotional support of our clients who may no longer be able to take care of themselves due to illness, injury, surgery, or disability.

The ideal candidate must be able to care for our clients and their property with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect. This person will encourage and remain empathetic to the clients at all times.

Do you genuinely care about helping people and elevating the human spirit?

Responsibilities

• Home assistance – Provide light housekeeping, run errands or provide transportation if needed. Accompany clients to appointments and assist with medications. Prepare meals, purchase food and provide personal assistance with general living needs. Personal services could include toileting, bathing, feeding and grooming. Provide any assistance to remain in their home instead of going to assisted living facility.
• Companionship – Provide companionship and conversation by stimulating, encouraging and assisting an individual.

Requirements

• Social Security card (and proof of eligibility to work, if required.)
• Valid, current Texas driver's license
• Reliable, registered vehicle with proof of insurance
• Must be able to complete a Criminal Background report
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel and stand for (sometimes) a long period of time
• At least 2 years VERIFIABLE caregiving experience (dementia exp preferred)

Certification Is Not Required For Employment.