Caregiver Immediate Opening

A Place at Home Carrollton · The Colony, TX Part Time
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Job Description

A Place at Home Carrollton - Experience Caregiver Immediate Opening – Stroke Survivor Client Schedule: Day Shift Part-Time Monday - Friday 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm and/or Saturday - Sunday 8:30 - 10:30 am, 12:30 - 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Position Summary: Seeking an experienced caregiver for a female stroke survivor in The Colony, TX. Client requires assistance with transfers, bathing, dressing, meal prep, medication reminders, and companionship. Must be comfortable assisting with mobility using a wheelchair. Prior stroke or rehabilitation care experience preferred. Primary Responsibilities: • Assist client with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and hygiene. • Assist with transfers, repositioning, wheelchair support, and mobility assistance using proper body mechanics and safety procedures. • Monitor client for changes in physical condition, behavior, speech, mobility, or cognitive status. • Support communication using verbal cues, communication boards, AAC tablet devices, or speech assistance techniques as needed. • Prepare meals and assist with feeding according to dietary restrictions and swallowing precautions. • Remind and/or assist client with medications as directed by care plan. • Maintain a safe and clean environment to reduce fall risks and promote comfort. • Assist with range-of-motion exercises and encourage participation in therapy-directed activities when instructed. • Provide companionship, emotional support, and respectful social interaction. • Document care provided, incidents, observations, and changes in condition accurately and promptly. • Communicate effectively with family members, nurses, therapists, and supervisors regarding client needs and concerns. • Follow infection control procedures, emergency protocols, and client confidentiality standards. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Experience caring for elderly, disabled, or stroke recovery clients preferred. • Knowledge of stroke-related conditions including mobility limitations, aphasia, paralysis, or swallowing difficulties preferred. • Ability to safely assist with transfers and mobility. • Compassionate, patient, dependable, and attentive demeanor. • Strong communication and observation skills. • CPR/First Aid certification preferred. Ability to a pass background checks and drug screenings Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and current auto insurance required Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism. Work Environment: In-home care setting requiring physical assistance, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and close interaction with client and family members. To apply for one of our caregiver positions, please visit https://aplaceathome.com/carrollton-tx/ . We look forward to welcoming you to our compassionate team at A Place At Home – Carrollton.

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Care aide and CNA positions in senior living are hands-on roles that require both physical stamina and genuine emotional resilience. In Texas, CNAs must hold an active certification through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, while caregiver and aide positions may not require formal certification but typically involve on-the-job training.

What catches many new hires off guard is the physical demand — you will be on your feet for the full shift, assisting with transfers, repositioning, and mobility support. Memory care roles add another layer, as working with residents experiencing dementia or Alzheimer's requires specialized patience and de-escalation skills. Most facilities offer shift differentials for evenings and weekends, and many in the DFW area provide tuition assistance programs for aides looking to advance into nursing.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

Your day typically begins with morning routines — helping residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and getting to breakfast. Throughout the shift, you will assist with meals, escort residents to activities, monitor for changes in behavior or health, and document everything in the care log. Vital signs checks happen at regular intervals, and you will be the first person to notice if something seems off with a resident.

The team dynamic is close-knit. You will work alongside other aides, report to the charge nurse, and communicate with families who visit. In memory care units, redirection and engagement activities are a big part of the role — keeping residents calm, oriented, and socially active. The work is physically and emotionally demanding, but many aides describe deep bonds with the residents they care for and a sense of purpose that keeps them in the field long-term.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nursing Assistant positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $18.53/hr ($38,542/yr). The typical range is $17.96 – $21.73/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $35,859/yr
DFW Median $38,542/yr
Experienced (90th) $49,088/yr
vs. National Median -8.8%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.

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