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Visiting Angels Caregiver
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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 Lufkin is the place for you. The
office in Lufkin provides caregivers for the East Texas area including Lufkin, Huntington, Diboll,
Zavalla, Nacogdoches, Corrigan, Applesprings, Etoile, Wells, 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 East Texas 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 Lufkin is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some
real good for families in Lufkin and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in
need.
A Caregiver with Visiting Angels Lufkin 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
Help clients take prescribed medication
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (Transferring assistance using hoyer lifts or gait belts or walkers and wheelchairs.)
Assist clients with personal care and hygiene (Bathing assistance and incontinence care)
Help clients with routine 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 (grocery shopping, salon, dr appointments)
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
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
Experience with Bathing assistance and incontinence care
Experience with Transferring seniors using a hoyer lift or gait belt
Strong ethics
Knowledge of Alzheimers and Dementia
2 years professional experience with the elderly in a Facility or with an agency or have a CNA certification
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