Comfort Keeper needed in the Plano area

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Paid training

Close to home

Job summary

Comfort Keepers is seeking a caregiver to join our Plano team. The role provides in-home care, companionship, and support for seniors with illnesses or disabilities. The caregiver will assist with daily living tasks, transportation, meals, and personal care in clients' homes.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of caregiving experience, familiarity with dementia care, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation. A high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of verifiable caregiving experience.
• Experience dealing with clients needing Dementia care.
• Must pass a Criminal Background report.

Responsibilities

• Home assistance – light housekeeping, errands, transportation, meal prep, personal care, and help with medications.
• Companionship – provide conversation and encouragement to clients.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Empathy

Education

High school diploma

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 caregiver to join our team and work in the (75287) Plano area. The skilled 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 enjoys doing housework, will encourage and remain empathetic to the clients at all times. They are willing to work three 12-hr shifts per week. (7a-7p).

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 at least two years of 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:

• Competitive pay - $15to $18hour
• 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)