Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels Richardson TX; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

Visiting Angels Richardson TX is hiring a Companion Caregiver to support clients across North Texas in Richardson, Garland, Plano, Addison and surrounding communities. You will provide in-home care, help with daily activities, and promote independence.

The role offers flexible shifts including full-time and part-time options with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth. A caring attitude and reliable transportation are essential to keep seniors safe and comfortable at home.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 Years Professional Caregiving Experience
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Time-management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Housekeeping & cooking tasks

First Aid training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Richardson/Carrollton/Dallas/Plano/Addison/Garland

Day Shift/Shorts Shifts/Weekend Shifts/Morning Shifts/Afternoon Shifts

Open to both long and short shifts

Pet Friendly

• Competitive Pay

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 Richardson is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the North Texas area in places like Richardson, Garland, Plano, Addison, Wylie, Rockwall, Mesquite, Forney, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver Enjoys Benefits Like

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly 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:

• 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
• Minimum 2 Years Professional Caregiving Experience
• 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