Caregiver (LITTLE ELM)

Looking for a caregiving role close to home in Little Elm? Senior Helpers of Legacy Trail is hiring compassionate caregivers to serve seniors and families right here in the Little Elm and Lake Lewisville corridor. Join a locally owned agency that knows your name and values your work.

Why Work for Senior Helpers of Legacy Trail?

• Great Place to Work® Certified
• Competitive Pay - $16.00-$18.00/hr with weekend & holiday pay differentials
• Paid Training - no prior experience required; we invest in your development
• Flexible Scheduling - part-time, evenings, weekends, and holidays available
• Mileage reimbursement for client transportation
• Serve clients close to home - Little Elm and surrounding area, no long commutes
• Career Growth - opportunity to specialize in Alzheimer's & dementia care and advance into senior caregiver roles

What Will Our Caregiver Do?

Companionship & Engagement

• Provide meaningful companionship, conversation, and emotional support
• Engage clients in hobbies, activities, board games, and other appropriate activities
• Monitor Alzheimer's and dementia clients for behavioral or condition changes and report promptly
• Offer a calm, consistent, and reassuring presence that clients and families can count on

Household & Daily Living

• Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and bed-making
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals; assist with feeding as appropriate
• Assist clients with errands, shopping, and transportation to appointments
• Support household management including apparel selection

Personal Care

• Assist with bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, dressing, and basic skin and foot care
• Provide toileting assistance, transferring (bed to chair, wheelchair, shower), and ambulation support
• Administer medication reminders and assist with catheter/ostomy care (empty only)
• Assist with diaper/brief changes and home exercise plans as directed

Documentation & Reporting

• Document care activities accurately and consistently with agency requirements
• Clock in and out for each shift using the agency's electronic visit verification (EVV) system; record daily hours worked and services performed
• Report any significant changes in client condition to your supervisor immediately
• Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Senior Helpers Employee Handbook

We Would Like Our Caregiver to Have These Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior home care or caregiving experience preferred - not required; paid training provided
• Ability to successfully complete Personal Care Services training and skills assessment
• Must meet Texas state requirements for caregiver services
• Valid Texas driver's license with no serious violations and current auto insurance
• Reliable personal vehicle required; ability to travel to client homes throughout Little Elm and surrounding areas
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screening
• First Aid / CPR certification preferred; must be obtained within 60 days of hire
• Demonstrates tact, patience, compassion, and good personal hygiene

Experience:

• Home care or direct caregiving experience: Preferred (not required)
• Experience working with seniors, individuals with disabilities, or Alzheimer's/dementia clients: A plus

Job Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Weekend & Holiday Pay Differentials
• Paid Training & Orientation
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling
• Supportive, locally owned agency environment

About Senior Helpers:

Senior Helpers of Legacy Trail is a locally owned and operated franchisee of SH Franchising, LLC dba Senior Helpers®, proudly serving Frisco, Little Elm, Aubrey, and surrounding areas. Senior Helpers® has been the nation's premier franchisor of in-home senior care franchisees since 2005, with locations across the country. Our services range from specialized care for those with chronic diseases - including our signature Alzheimer's and dementia LIFE Profile program - to companion services for seniors looking for assistance with daily activities. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and improve the quality of life for our clients, their families, and our employees.

We are an independently owned and operated franchisee of SH Franchising, LLC dba Senior Helpers®. Senior Helpers® has been the nation's premier franchisor of in-home senior care franchisees since 2005. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and improve the quality of life for our clients, their families, and our employees.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws.