Caregiver

Visiting Angels Lawton, OK; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

Visiting Angels Lawton, OK is seeking dedicated caregivers to support seniors in the Lawton area and surrounding towns. Join a local team that values compassionate companionship and reliable in-home care.

You will assist with daily activities, mobility, medication reminders, and light housekeeping, while pursuing ongoing training in dementia or related care to grow your skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a true caregiver with a passion to serve others.
• Knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Attention to dietary constraints and basic housekeeping.
• Adherence to health and safety standards.
• Respectful and compassionate demeanor.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Ability to handle emergencies quickly and calmly.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medications.
• Assist with ambulation and mobility to appointments or walks.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Support routine exercises as directed.
• Plan and prepare meals with client input.
• Shop for clients or accompany them shopping.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion.
• Report unusual incidents promptly.
• Act quickly and responsibly in emergencies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Emergency first aid

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Strong ethics

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Lawton is the place for you. The office in Lawton provides caregivers for the local area including Altus, Snyder, Cache, Lawton, Apache, Elgin, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Lawton is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Lawton and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Caregiver with Visiting Angels Lawton supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one‑on‑one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Caregiver job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift
• 1 hr shifts

Caregiver Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Caregiver Requirements

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Complete Covid Vaccination Preferred