What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver Personal/Companion Westlake Hills, Bee Cave, Lakeway, Steiner Ranch position at First Light Homecare?
We are seeking competent Caregivers to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. A caregiver who can professionally handle a demanding position with knowing it can also be very satisfying and rewarding. We service all who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients.
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 physical therapy 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
Skills
- Proven experience as a caregiver
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- 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
- Valid Drivers License & reliable means of transportation
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CNA (if applicable)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Ability to Relocate:
- Austin, TX (Travis County): Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $16 - $18
