Private Duty Caregiver

Visiting-Angels; Shenandoah (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Daily Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

Visiting Angels is hiring a Private Duty Caregiver to support elderly clients in the North Houston area, including Plantersville, Karen, Willis, Pinebrook, Bobville, and surrounding communities. You will provide in-home care, assist with activities of daily living, and help clients remain independent at home.

The position offers flexible shifts including full-time and part-time options, with benefits such as holiday pay, referral bonuses, direct deposit, weekly/daily pay, and continuing

Qualifications

• 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 pass a background check and drug screen.
• Training in First Aid and emergency response.
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping.
• Encourage clients to meet exercise goals.
• Prompt clients to take medications at the right times.
• Shop for groceries or assist with shopping.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Assist with mobility and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Time management

Reliable transportation

Interpersonal skills

Basic housekeeping

Cooking basics

First Aid knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Private Duty 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 Magnolia is hiring a Private Duty Caregiver for our clients throughout the North Houston area in places like Plantersville, Karen, Willis, Pinebrook, Bobville, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Private Duty Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

• Pay: $12.00-$17.00 / hour (Higher hourly rate only for specific shifts)
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Daily Pay
• Continuing Education

A Visiting Angels Private Duty 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 Private Duty 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.

Private Duty 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

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift
• NOTE: Hours are not guaranteed.