At Home Caregiver (Sweetwater, TX)

Company: Visiting Angels - Abilene, TX
Location: Sweetwater
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

At Home CaregiverAre you looking for an At Home 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 Sweetwater, Roscoe, Trent, 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. An At Home 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.An At Home 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. An At Home 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 EnvironmentOur 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.At Home Caregiver ResponsibilitiesHelp clients take prescribed medicationAssist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks, etc.)Assist clients with personal care and hygieneHelp clients with routine exercisesPlan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)Do the client's shopping or accompany them when they shopPerform light housekeeping duties that clients can't complete on their ownBe a pleasant and supportive companionReport any unusual incidentsAct quickly and responsibly in cases of emergencyAt Home Caregiver RequirementsPassion to serve others - a true caregiverExcellent knowledge of emergency response and first aidKnowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraintsWillingness to adhere to health and safety standardsRespectful and compassionateGood time management skillsOutstanding communication and interpersonal skillsStrong ethicsPhysical enduranceHigh school diploma or equivalent

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