Companion Caregiver

Prudential Home Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential Home Health is seeking dedicated Companion Caregivers in Texas to provide compassionate care and support to seniors. This role not only allows you to give back to the community but also offers opportunities for personal growth and advanced training, making it ideal for those passionate about caregiving. Responsibilities include medication assistance, meal preparation, and being an essential companion to clients.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Physical endurance required.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Companion Caregiver

Are you looking for a Companion Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Prudential Health Care’s office in Cerritos is the place for you. The office in Cerritos provides caregivers for the Orange County area including Long Beach, Torrance, Los Alamitos, Lakewood, San Pedro, Palos Verdes, Anaheim, Irvine, Tustin, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire Greater Orange County region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Companion Caregiver job with Prudential Health Care is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Cerritos and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need. Pay for this job ranges from $15.00-$19.00 per hour.

A Companion Caregiver with Prudential Health Care supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Companion Caregiver job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Companion Caregiver Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Companion Caregiver Requirements

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent