Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Corsicana, TX; Frankston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced training opportunities

Job summary

A local caregiving service in Corsicana is seeking dedicated Caregivers to support seniors with daily living activities. This role involves responsibilities from medication assistance to personal care, meal preparation, and companionship. Ideal candidates are compassionate individuals with a strong commitment to caregiving, a high school diploma, and the ability to manage time effectively. There are opportunities for personal and professional growth in areas such as dementia care, making this position more than just a job.

Qualifications

• Strong background in home care or elderly care.
• History of community involvement.
• Ability to adhere to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility.
• Plan and prepare meals.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Report any unusual incidents.

Skills

Passion to serve others

Emergency response knowledge

Housekeeping and cooking knowledge

Good time management

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong ethics

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 Frankston, Ben Wheeler, Chandler, 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