Entry Level - Caregiver / Helper

Entry Level - Caregiver / Helper

Are you looking for a job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? In this unprecedented time in our country, we are seeking great people that have typically worked in other industries like oil and gas, hospitality, food service, or any other non-essential industry. We have immediate openings for full-time, part-time, and live-in caregivers.

A caregiver job can be very fulfilling as it gives you a great opportunity to help clients with basic tasks like going to the store, planning and preparing meals, and sometimes just being available to talk. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, we believe the Visiting Angels’ office in Abilene could be the place for you. The office in Abilene provides caregivers for Clyde, Buffalo Gap, Tuscola, Hawley, Albany, Breckenridge, Stamford, Throckmorton, Sweetwater, Colorado City, Snyder, and many other cities in Big Country. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver 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 Big Country for people with a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. We understand that you might be coming from a wide variety of careers ranging from customer service to a waiter or waitress, server, maid, bartender, or even part of a school staff. Regardless of where you are coming from we would love to discuss with you the great opportunities in caregiving. A 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 and around the Abilene community by becoming a companion to someone in need.

Those selected for a caregiver job at Visiting Angels Abilene may be asked to support their clients with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A 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.

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

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