Compassionate Caregiver: Senior Support & Training

Visiting Angels Lufkin, TX; Crockett (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

Visiting Angels Lufkin, TX is seeking caring individuals to join our local care team serving Deep East Texas, including Crockett. You will provide companionship, help with daily tasks, mobility support, and transportation assistance.

We offer dementia care training, flexible full-time or part-time shifts, weekly pay, and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a sign-on bonus. Join us to make a real difference in families’ lives.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with Bathing assistance and incontinence care.
• Experience with transferring seniors using hoyer lifts or gait belts.
• Strong ethics.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer's and Dementia.
• 2 years professional experience with the elderly in a Facility or with an agency or have a CNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (Transferring assistance using hoyer lifts or gait belts or walkers and wheelchairs).
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene (Bathing assistance and incontinence care).
• 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 (grocery shopping, salon, dr appointments).
• 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.

Skills

Compassionate care

First aid

Mobility assistance

Housekeeping

Education

CNA certification

2 years elderly care experience

Job description

Visiting Angels Lufkin, TX is seeking caring individuals to join our local care team serving Deep East Texas, including Crockett. You will provide companionship, help with daily tasks, mobility support, and transportation assistance.

We offer dementia care training, flexible full-time or part-time shifts, weekly pay, and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a sign-on bonus. Join us to make a real difference in families’ lives.