Caregiver

Griswold Home Care for Mesquite · Mesquite, TX Full Time

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Job Description

We are looking for caregivers who want to be appreciated and have flexible hours, educational opportunities, referral bonuses, opportunities for advancement at a competitive wageall while having the opportunity to make a difference through compassionate care! If this describes you, we want you on our team! Griswold Home Care is looking for high-quality caregivers with a minimum of 2 YEARS experience. We are seeking the best! Benefits for working as a caregiver for Griswold Home Care: Sick Pay Medical Insurance/Dental/Vision/Short Term & Long Term Insurance/Life Insurance Ongoing caregiver training: Available in many different topics related to aging and providing care. Choose your schedule: We can work around your schedule. Choose your clients: We let you know up front what care a client is going to need. Opportunities for advancement: Merit-based increases in pay. Weekly pay, same day pay available Referral programs/Rewards program Paid travel time (conditions apply) EAP – Employee Assistance Program You deserve to be appreciated! Griswold Home Care gives seniors the help they need to live in the place they love. If you have a heart of gold and are passionate about making a difference, we need to talk with you! Griswold Home Care knows that excellent caregivers are our greatest asset. That's why caregivers who work with us are among the highest paid in the DFW area. Caregiver Requirements: High School Diploma/GED Must have good transportation Agree to background check Must have 3 Professional References Vaccinated Preferred Gait Belt experience a PLUS

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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.