Vacancy caducado!
A Housekeeper and Companion 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. A Housekeeper and 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 Alzheimers care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver Responsibilities:
Help clients take prescribed medication
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctors 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 clients shopping or accompany them when they shop
Perform light housekeeping duties that clients cant complete on their own
Be a pleasant and supportive companion
Report any unusual incidents
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Housekeeper and 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
Vacancy caducado!