Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; 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 Lawton is hiring a Companion Caregiver to support clients in the local area, including Altus, Snyder, Cache, Lawton, Apache, and Elgin. This role focuses on assisting seniors to stay at home with dignity and companionship.

Responsibilities include personal care, light housekeeping, meal planning, mobility support, and medication reminders, with training in First Aid and emergency response. Benefits available and scheduling options vary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent time-management skills and reliability.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• First Aid training or knowledge required.
• Willingness to follow state and office health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping.
• Encourage clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take their prescription medications at the right times.
• Help clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them).
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability).
• Assist clients with mobility and ambulation - this may include getting around the house or accompanying to appointments.
• Report health changes or unusual circumstances promptly in emergencies.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

First Aid

Reliable transportation

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 Lawton is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Altus, Snyder, Cache, Lawton, Apache, Elgin, 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

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift
• 1 hr shifts