Caregiver needed in Plano area (north Dallas)

Comfort Keepers is looking for a few caregivers to join our team and work in the Plano/north Dallas, 75287, area for two or three days (12-hr shifts) weekdays 7a-7p. The skilled caregivers are responsible for the physical care and emotional support of our clients who may no longer be able to take care of themselves due to illness, injury, surgery, or disability.

The ideal candidate must be able to care for our clients and their property with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect. This person enjoys doing housework, will encourage and remain empathetic to the clients at all times. Caregiver must have previous experience with Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

Responsibilities:  

• Home assistance – Provide light housekeeping, run errands or provide transportation if needed.  Accompany clients to appointments and assist with medications. Prepare meals, purchase food and provide personal assistance with general living needs.  Personal services could include toileting, bathing, feeding and grooming. Provide any financial aid if needed such as balancing checkbooks, going to the bank or helping the client to pay their bills.

• Companionship – Provide companionship and conversation by stimulating, encouraging and assisting an individual.  

Requirements: 

• High school diploma preferred
• Must have TWO YEARS verifiable caregiving experience
• Must have experience dealing with clients needing dementia care
• Must be able to successfully pass a Criminal Background report
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel and stand for (sometimes) a long period of time
• Valid state driver's license
• Dependable vehicle and current car insurance with you listed as driver or owner
• Willing to drive at least 30 minutes to work

Job Benefits:

• $15 to $18 hour
• Monday - Friday 7a-7p (2 or 3 days)
• Work near your home
• Ongoing paid training
• Supportive and rewarding  work environment
• Growing company with opportunity for development
• Compassionate, supportive office staff
• Paid time off (PTO)