Companion Aide - Home Care

Visiting Angels; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Competitive Pay

Benefits package

Full-time and part-time hours

In-home and facility shifts

Immediate start

Caregiver referral bonuses

Caregiver appreciation prizes and raff

Paid weekly

Dental Insurance

Health insurance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Visiting Angels Bryan is hiring caregivers to serve clients across Central Texas, including Brenham and nearby towns. As a Companion Aide, you will assist with personal care, meals, light housekeeping, and companionship in accordance with individualized care plans.

This role offers flexible schedules, opportunities for advanced training, and a pathway to growth within the nation's leading at-home care network. Immediate start and both full-time and part-time shifts are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance and a reliable personal vehicle to transport clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• First Aid and emergency response training (provided if needed).
• Excellent time-management and multitasking abilities.
• Reliable transportation to get to client homes as scheduled.
• Comfort with housekeeping and cooking tasks while adhering to dietary constraints.
• Willingness to comply with health and safety standards (background check).
• Compassion and a desire to brighten each client's day.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Help with light physical activity or walking.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Report health changes or incidents.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Respond quickly in emergencies.
• Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
• Remind clients to take medications as prescribed.
• Assist with mobility at home and during appointments.

Skills

Strong communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Reliable personal vehicle

Job description

Companion Aide - Home Care

Visiting Angels of Bryan is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the Central Texas area including Brenham, Bellville, Somerville, Whitman, Wilcox, Snook, College Station, and many more. Come be part of an office that belongs to the nation's #1 network for at-home care. Make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities

As a Visiting Angels Companion Aide - Home Care, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include:

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervise clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

Companion Aide - Home Care Job Requirements:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Posses a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is required (provided if needed)
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
• Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits package
• Full-time and part-time hours available
• In-home and facility shifts available (vary by location)
• Immediate start
• Caregiver referral bonuses (vary by location)
• Caregiver appreciation prizes and drawings monthly
• Paid weekly
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time