Caregiver Jobs

Are you looking for a Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Abilene is the place for you. The office in Abilene provides caregivers for the Big Country area including Albany, Breckenridge, Stamford, Throckmorton, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire Big Country region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. 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 Abilene and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A 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 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

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Report any unusual incidents
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Caregiver Requirements

• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Good time management skills
• Physical endurance
• Respectful and compassionate
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Strong ethics
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills