Companion Caregiver

Visiting-Angels; Albany (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Abilene is hiring a compassionate Companion Caregiver to support seniors in the Big Country, including Albany and surrounding towns. This role offers flexibility, growth opportunities, and a chance to make a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities include personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, mobility support, and medication reminders. A high school diploma, reliable transportation, and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Reliable transportation to client visits is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication is needed.
• Basic housekeeping and cooking knowledge is preferred.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• First Aid and emergency response training is valued.
• Empathy for vulnerable adults and respectful conduct expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene tasks.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation as needed.
• Encourage physical activity and fitness goals with clients.
• Remind and assist with medications at proper times.
• Assist with shopping and grocery routines when necessary.
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients.
• Support mobility and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Time management

Reliable transportation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping & cooking

Background check

First Aid training

Compassion for elderly

Health & safety standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Companion Caregiver

Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of senior adults in your community? Visiting Angels of Abilene is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the Big Country area in places like Albany, Breckenridge, Stamford, Throckmorton, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver wears many hats as they help our elderly and home-care clients stay at home or recover at home with dignity.

While no two client visits look exactly alike, responsibilities may include:

• Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
• Managing light housekeeping
• Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals
• Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times
• Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them)
• Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability)
• Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation - this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks

A Companion Caregiver must also be prepared to act quickly in the case of medical emergencies. This includes adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances. Our caregivers possess the ideal blend of competency, compassion, and professional discernment.

Companion Caregiver Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent time-management skills
• Reliable transportation to client visits
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship
• Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards

Shift Options

• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift