Companion Caregiver - Weekends
Companion Caregiver - Weekends Are you looking for a Companion Caregiver weekend job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels' office in San Angelo is the place for you. The office in San Angelo provides weekend caregivers for San Angelo, Grape Creek, Carlsbad, Water Valley, Christoval, Sterling City, Robert Lee, Bronte, Mertzon, Paint Rock, Ballinger, Miles, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our Companion Caregiver weekend jobs aren't for everyone; only for those who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to the elderly and those in need. We scour the entire Concho Valley for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement, and, most of all, big hearts. A Companion Caregiver job with Visiting Angels San Angelo is much more than just a job, it's a chance to do some real good for families in San Angelo and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need. Those selected for a Companion Caregiver job at Visiting Angels San Angelo may be asked to support their seniors with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Companion 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 Environment Visiting Angels received a 2016-2017 Caregiver Choice Awards, sponsored by myCNAjobs and Healthcare Research. The Best Place to Work recognition came straight from the source - caregiver companions, home health aides, and nursing aides who voted where they want to work. At Visiting Angels, we offer rewarding caregiver jobs on a full-time and part-time basis. If you are passionate about providing seniors with dignified, respectful care, then you may have what it takes to become a Visiting Angel. In Home Companion 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
- Available to work weekends
In Home Companion 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
- Available to work weekends
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