Caregiver Opportunity – Help Seniors, Competitive Pay

Griswold Home Care for Mesquite · Mansfield, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Make a Difference This Weekend – Join Our Caring Team! Are you a compassionate and reliable caregiver with a passion for helping seniors? Do you want a meaningful weekend job where you can truly make an impact? At Griswold Home Care , we are looking for experienced Weekend Caregivers to provide exceptional care to clients in Mansfield, Texas , and surrounding areas. Why Work With Griswold Home Care? We value and support our caregivers with: Competitive Pay: Earn a great wage for your important work. Flexible Weekend Schedules: Choose shifts that fit your availability. Weekly Pay : Get paid quickly and conveniently. Career Development: Opportunities for training and professional growth. Supportive Team Environment: Join a company that values and respects you. What You’ll Do: As a Weekend Caregiver , you’ll provide compassionate care and assistance to seniors, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life. Responsibilities include: Assisting with daily living activities (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility. Providing companionship and emotional support. Preparing meals and assisting with light housekeeping. Ensuring medication reminders and basic health monitoring. Supporting clients with transfers and ensuring safety at all times. What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking caregivers who are experienced, reliable, and passionate about making a difference. Requirements: At least 2-3 years of professional caregiving experience . Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance. Ability to pass background and drug screenings. A compassionate, client-focused attitude and excellent communication skills. Certified Nursing Assistant CNA is a PLUS About Griswold Home Care: For decades, Griswold Home Care has been a trusted provider of non-medical in-home care services. We are dedicated to improving the lives of seniors and offering caregivers a meaningful and fulfilling career. Ready to Join Us? If you’re an experienced caregiver looking for a weekend opportunity with flexibility and purpose, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start making a difference this weekend!

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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.