Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels of Hurst, TX; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health/Vision/Dental benefits

Paid time off

Dementia care training

Referral bonus

Direct deposit

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Hurst, TX is hiring a Companion Caregiver to support seniors in the HEB area including Hurst, Bedford, Euless and surrounding communities. The role focuses on companionship and ensuring at-home dignity for clients.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, light housekeeping, medication prompts, shopping, meal planning, mobility support, and coordinating with family and healthcare providers. Reliable transportation and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• 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 pass background check and drug screen.
• Heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship.
• Willingness to comply with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Managing light housekeeping.
• Prompting clients to take medications at the right times.
• Helping with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them).
• Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients.
• Assisting with mobility and ambulation and accompanying clients to appointments.

Skills

Time management

Reliable transportation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Background checks

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Hurst is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the HEB area in places like Hurst, Bedford, Euless, East Fort Worth, North Fort Worth, Haltom City, Watauga, Richland Hills, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver Enjoys Benefits Like

• Pay: $16.00-$19.00/hour
• Competitive Pay
• Healthcare, Vision, and Dental Benefits for Full Time Employees (30+ Hours a week) after 90 days of employment.
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Comprehensive Skills and Dementia/Alzheimer's Care Training certification
• Supportive Office staff
• Paid Bi-weekly
• Direct Deposit
• Referral Bonus
• Caregiver of the Month, recognition/bonuses

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 are alike, responsibilities may include:

• Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
• Managing light housekeeping
• 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
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship
• Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards

Shift Options

• Day Shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability