Weekend Caregiver

Visiting Angels Amarillo, TX; Amarillo (TX); In loco; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Descrizione del lavoro

Visiting Angels Amarillo is seeking a compassionate Weekend Caregiver to provide outstanding support in assisted living facilities and private homes across the Panhandle region, including Amarillo. The role emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and dedication to improving quality of life for seniors with diverse needs such as dementia and developmental disabilities.

The position involves ADL assistance, vital sign monitoring, meal planning, light housekeeping, medication administration, and meaningful

Competenze

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Monitor vital signs and observe health or behavior changes.
• Engage in social activities to promote mental stimulation.
• Support memory care needs including dementia as applicable.
• HIPAA privacy considerations and patient confidentiality.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting when necessary for client support.

Mansioni

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Monitor vital signs and health/behavior changes.
• Prepare meals and assist with dietary restrictions.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Administer medications as prescribed and follow care plans.
• Engage clients in social activities for well‑being.
• Use equipment like Hoyer lifts for transfers.
• Document care and communicate with healthcare professionals.

Conoscenze

Compassionate care

ADLs assistance

Vital signs

Memory care

Strumenti

Hoyer lifts

Descrizione del lavoro

Visiting Angels Amarillo is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Weekend Caregiver to provide exceptional support and care to our clients in various settings, including assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and private homes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with diverse needs, including those with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's, and dementia. This role requires a blend of personal care skills, patience, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Our office in Amarillo provides caregivers for the Panhandle area including Amarillo, Claude, Hereford, Dumas, Borger, Fritch, Canyon, Pampa , and many others.

Visiting Angels Work Environment

Our compassionate caregivers are the backbone of everything we do, and we think of them as family. We are always searching to add more family members to our caregiver team, and you could be one of them!

• Do you enjoy caring for others?
• Do you take pride in helping seniors with their daily activities and instilling much-needed companionship?
• Are you searching for a meaningful career in an industry that needs your talents?

If you answered “yes” to the questions above, then we have the perfect senior care job opportunity for you. In fact, caregivers across the nation have voted Visiting Angels as a “Best Place to Work,” an honor we take great pride in every day.

Weekend Caregiver Duties

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Provide patient care by monitoring vital signs and observing changes in health or behavior.
• Prepare meals and assist with meal planning according to dietary restrictions.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light housekeeping tasks.
• Administer medications as prescribed and ensure adherence to care plans.
• Engage clients in social activities to promote mental stimulation and emotional well-being.
• Utilize equipment such as Hoyer lifts for transferring clients safely.
• Document care provided and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals regarding any concerns or changes in client status.

Weekend Caregiver Experience

• Home health or hospice care experience.
• Working with individuals with disabilities or developmental disorders.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR techniques.
• Familiarity with patient monitoring and vital sign assessment.
• Experience in memory care or Alzheimer's care settings.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting when necessary for client support.

We welcome applicants who are passionate about providing quality care and making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits Offered

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay

Shifts Offered

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