Companion Caregiver

Visiting-Angels; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 is hiring a Companion Caregiver to support seniors in East Texas, including Tyler and surrounding communities. You will help clients stay at home with dignity, handling personal care, light housekeeping, meals, and mobility support.

The role offers flexible shifts (Part Time, 8/10/12 hour, PRN, short shifts, day shifts), with weekly pay and benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, PPE, and opportunities for continuing education.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation to client visits.
• Ability to manage time effectively and communicate well.
• Experience with personal care tasks and companionship for seniors.
• Willingness to follow health and safety standards.
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is preferred.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping for clients.
• Encourage and support fitness goals and activities.
• Prompt clients for medications at the right times.
• Shop for groceries or accompany clients to shop.
• Plan and prepare meals with client input.
• Assist with mobility and doctor visits as needed.

Skills

Time management

Reliable transportation

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping & cooking basics

Background check & drug screen

First Aid & emergency response

Compassion for seniors

Health & safety compliance

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 Tyler is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the East Texas area in places like Tyler, Whitehouse, Winnsboro, Quitman, Mineola, Lindale, Athens, Chandler, Bullard, Jacksonville, Palestine, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• 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:

• 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

Shifts Offered:

• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift
• Day Shift