Companion Aide - Home Care

Visiting Angels Bryan, TX; Hearne (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

Job summary

Visiting Angels Bryan, TX is hiring a Companion Aide - Home Care to enrich clients' quality of life in Central Texas, including Hearne and Bryan. You will provide personal care, companionship, mobility support, meal planning, light housekeeping, and accompany clients on errands and appointments.

We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for training in dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Immediate start with full-time and part-time options available across locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance, and reliable personal vehicle to transport clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• First aid and emergency response training provided if needed.
• Excellent time-management and ability to juggle multiple duties.
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes on schedule.
• Ability to assist with housekeeping and cooking while following dietary constraints.
• Willingness to comply with state and office health and safety standards.
• Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten each client's day.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with light physical exercise or walks.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Handle light housekeeping duties.
• Report health changes or unusual incidents.
• Provide pleasant, supportive companionship.
• Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
• Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
• Remind clients to take prescription medications appropriately.
• Provide assistance with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels of Bryan is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the Central Texas area including Hearne, Bryan, College Station, Brenham, Madisonville, Huntsville, Caldwell, 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.

Role

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