Comfort Keepers - Dallas, TX
Caregiver position open in the Richardson area
Richardson, TX - Part Time
Comfort Keepers is looking for a caregiver to join our team and work in the 75080 area. The skilled caregiver is 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. They can work around cats and willing to work Monday - Friday, 3p- 8p.
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.
- Companionship – Provide companionship and conversation by stimulating, encouraging and assisting an individual.
Requirements:
- High school diploma preferred
- Must have at least one year of 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:
- Competitive pay - $15 to $18 hour
- Work near your home
- Ongoing paid training
- Supportive and rewarding work environment
- Biweekly direct deposit
- Compassionate, supportive office staff
- Paid time off (PTO)
