In-Home Private Duty Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Lufkin, TX; Livingston (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 of Lufkin is hiring in-home caregivers to serve clients across Deep East Texas, including Livingston and Lufkin. Join the nation’s #1 network for at-home care and enjoy flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

As an In-Home Private Duty Caregiver, you’ll support clients’ quality of life per their care plans, assist with daily activities, meals, mobility, and companionship. Training in dementia and Alzheimer’s care is offered to broaden skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
• First Aid and emergency response training provided if needed.
• Excellent time-management and ability to juggle multiple duties.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assisting with light physical exercise or walks.
• Planning and preparing meals with clients.
• Handling light housekeeping duties.
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents.
• Providing companionship and supportive presence.
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
• Accompanying and supervising clients during shopping trips.
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications.
• Providing assistance with mobility and errands at home.

Skills

Strong communication

Time-management

Compassion and empathy

Physical endurance

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

In-Home Private Duty Caregiver

Visiting Angels of Lufkin is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the Deep East Texas area including Livingston, Lufkin, Moscow, Corrigan, Diboll, Groveton, Woodville, and many more. Come be part of an office that belongs to the nation's #1 network for at-home care. Make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

As a Visiting Angels In-Home Private Duty Caregiver, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include:

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervise clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

In-Home Private Duty Caregiver Job Requirements:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Posses a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is required (provided if needed)
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
• Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table

Benefits Offered:

• Pay: $11.00-13.00
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Sign on Bonus

Shifts Offered:

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts