Caregiver needed in Plano

Comfort Keepers - Dallas, TX; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay ($15–$18)

Weekdays 7a-7p (12-hour shifts)

Work near home

Ongoing paid training

Supportive work environment

Growth opportunities

Friendly office staff

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Comfort Keepers is seeking caregivers to join our team in the Plano area (75024) for weekday 7a-7p (12-hour shifts). Caregivers will provide in-home care, companionship, and support for clients who may need assistance due to illness, injury, surgery, or disability.

The ideal candidate will have two years of caregiving experience, experience with dementia care, and a passion for compassionate, respectful service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Must have two years verifiable caregiving experience.
• Experience with dementia care required.
• Must pass Criminal Background check.

Responsibilities

• Home assistance – light housekeeping, errands, transportation, appointments, meds, meals, personal care, and bill payments.
• Companionship – provide conversation and social engagement to clients.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Dementia care

Criminal background check

Mobility & lifting

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Willing to travel 30 min

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

For more than 25 years, Comfort Keepers has been dedicated to providing the highest quality in-home care to those who need a hand with daily life and activities. After care training, our caregivers travel to clients' homes to help seniors achieve a greater quality of life through home care, companionship, and provide moments of joy whether big or small.Whether you're looking for a part-time job, or the start of a lifelong career, we have something for you.
Comfort Keepers is looking for a few caregivers to join our team and work in the Plano area, 75024, weekdays 7a-7p (12-hr shift). The skilled caregivers are 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 enjoys doing housework, will encourage and remain empathetic to the clients at all times. Caregiver must have previous experience with Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

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 financial aid if needed such as balancing checkbooks, going to the bank or helping the client to pay their bills.
• Companionship – Provide companionship and conversation by stimulating, encouraging and assisting an individual.

Requirements:

• High school diploma preferred
• Must have TWO YEARS verifiable caregiving experience
• Must have experience dealing with clients needing dementia care
• Must be able to successfully pass 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
• Valid state driver's license
• Dependable vehicle and current car insurance with you listed as driver or owner
• Willing to drive at least 30 minutes to work

Job Benefits:

• $15to $18hour
• Monday - Friday 7a-7p(12-hour shift)
• Work near your home
• Ongoing paid training
• Supportive and rewarding work environment
• Growing company with opportunity for development
• Compassionate, supportive office staff
• Paid time off (PTO)