Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels Abilene, TX; Albany (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Housekeepers and Companion Caregivers to join their compassionate team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of seniors in your community. As a caregiver, you'll provide essential support, from light housekeeping and meal preparation to mobility assistance and companionship. With a focus on personal growth, you’ll have access to advanced training in specialized areas like dementia and Alzheimer’s care. If you have a big heart and a passion for helping others, this rewarding position could be your chance to truly make a difference.

Qualifications

• Passionate about serving others and providing dignified care.
• Excellent communication and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with mobility, personal care, and medication.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation tasks.
• Be a supportive companion and report any unusual incidents.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Time management

Emergency response knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver

Are you looking for a Housekeeper and 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 Albany, Breckenridge, Stamford, Throckmorton, 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 Housekeeper and 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 Housekeeper and 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 Housekeeper and 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.

Housekeeper and 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

Housekeeper and 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