Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels Abilene, TX; Sagerton (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of seniors in your community. As a Companion Caregiver, you will provide essential support to elderly clients, assisting them with daily activities and ensuring their well-being. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to connect with individuals and enrich their lives through companionship and care. With a focus on personal growth, you will receive advanced training in areas like dementia and Alzheimer’s care, empowering you to enhance your skills while making a positive impact. Embrace the chance to be a part of a recognized workplace that values caregiver contributions and fosters a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for serving others and providing compassionate care.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care, hygiene, and mobility.
• Help with meal preparation and light housekeeping tasks.
• Provide companionship and support to seniors.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Emergency Response

Time Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Endurance

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? Visiting Angels’ office in Abilene is the place for you. The office in Abilene provides caregivers for the Big Country area including Sagerton, Stamford, Hamlin, 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 Big Country 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 Visiting Angels Abilene is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Abilene and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Companion Caregiver with Visiting Angels Abilene 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.

Visiting Angels Work Environment

Visiting Angels received a 2016-2017 Caregiver Choice Awards, sponsored by myCNAjobs and Healthcare Research. The Best Place to Work recognition came straight from the source - caregiver companions, home health aides and nursing aides who voted where they want to work.

At Visiting Angels, we offer rewarding caregiver jobs on a full-time and part-time basis. If you are passionate about providing seniors with dignified, respectful care, then you may have what it takes to become a Visiting Angel.

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