Weekend Caregiver

Visiting Angels Abilene, TX; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

Visiting Angels Abilene, TX is seeking weekend caregivers to provide compassionate, in-home support to senior adults in the Big Country region. The role offers part-time shifts including 8-, 10-, 12-hour options and PRN, with duties ranging from medication reminders to mobility assistance and meal planning.

Ideal candidates show a strong commitment to elder care, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a patient and compassionate caregiver.
• Strong knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Capable of housekeeping and basic cooking with dietary awareness.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist with ambulation and mobility
• Assist with personal care and hygiene
• Assist with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with client input
• Do shopping or accompany clients shopping
• Perform light housekeeping
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in emergencies

Skills

Compassionate care

Emergency response

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a Weekend 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 Buffalo Gap, Tuscola, Hawley, 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 Weekend 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.

Shift Options

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

Benefits Offered

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education

Weekend 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

Weekend 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