Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Corsicana, TX; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Corsicana, TX is seeking a dedicated Caregiver to support seniors in Corsicana and surrounding communities. You will provide compassionate companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and help with mobility, transportation, and daily activities.

No formal experience is required beyond a high school diploma; we offer training in dementia and Alzheimer's care to help you grow, maintain safety, and enhance your skills while making a real difference in families' lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Respectful and compassionate with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with prescribed medications (if applicable).
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Help with routine exercises and daily activities.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients as able.
• Run errands or accompany clients to appointments.
• Perform light housekeeping duties as needed.
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion.
• Report any unusual incidents promptly.
• Act quickly and responsibly in emergencies.

Skills

Compassionate care

First aid

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Caregiver

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 Corsicana is the place for you. The office in Corsicana provides caregivers for the local area including Corsicana, Ennis, Palestine, Fairfield, Athens, 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 Corsicana is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Corsicana and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Caregiver with Visiting Angels Corsicana 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.

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