Companion Caregiver

Visiting-Angels; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Daily Pay

Continuing Education

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Beaumont is hiring a Companion Caregiver to support seniors at home in Port Arthur, Port Neches, Taylor Landing, Beaumont, and surrounding areas. The role offers flexible schedules and opportunities for growth, with a focus on compassionate, dignified care.

Responsibilities include assistance with personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders. Great communication and reliability are essential, along with a commitment to safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent time-management skills and reliability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response.
• Heart for caring for vulnerable seniors and a teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping and meal preparation with client input.
• Encourage exercise and fitness activities as appropriate.
• Prompt clients to take medications on schedule.
• Assist with shopping and grocery tasks or run errands.
• Support mobility and accompany to appointments or walks.

Skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping basics

Cooking basics

Background check & drug screen

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 Beaumont is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Port Arthur, Port Neches, Taylor Landing, Beaumont, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• Pay: $10.00-15.00 / hour (Higher hourly rate only for specific shifts)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Daily Pay
• Continuing Education
• Sign on Bonus

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
• NOTE: Hours are not guaranteed.