Caregiver – Houston, TX

Houston, TXOnsiteFull Time$12–$15 /hrPosted 19 days ago

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Required skills

  • senior caregiving
  • mobility transfers
  • non-ambulatory
  • severe pain
  • reliable transportation
  • background check
  • legal authorization to work

Nice to have

  • compassionate
  • supportive

Role summary

A family in Houston, TX is seeking a supportive and compassionate caregiver to assist an older adult recovering from a fall and experiencing severe back and leg pain. The care recipient is non-ambulatory and requires full assistance with transfers and daily activities, alternating between two local residences every 3 weeks. The schedule is flexible, up to 6 hours per day, 5 days per week. Responsibilities include safe transfers, mobility assistance, personal care, and providing dedicated presence for safety and comfort. Proven experience in senior caregiving and supporting non-ambulatory individuals is required, along with reliable transportation.

Caregiver – Houston, TX

A family in Houston, TX 77084 is seeking a supportive, compassionate caregiver to assist an older adult recovering from a recent fall and experiencing severe back and leg pain from a compressed disc. The care recipient is non-ambulatory and requires full assistance with bed transfers and daily activities. She alternates living between two local family residences approximately 10 miles apart every 3 weeks, so the caregiver must be comfortable working across both locations within the area.

Schedule:

  • Days: 5 days per week
  • Hours: Up to 6 hours per day
  • Schedule is flexible and will be discussed beforehand
  • Family Specifications:

  • Support needed at two alternating family home locations in the local area (~10 miles apart, alternating every 3 weeks)
  • Continuous presence and companionship required while on shift due to non-ambulatory needs
  • Responsibilities:

  • Safe non-ambulatory transfers to and from bed
  • Assistance with mobility and daily positioning
  • Full personal care support, including restroom assistance, bathing, and cleanup
  • Feeding support as needed (care recipient eats mostly independently)
  • Providing dedicated presence and oversight to ensure safety and comfort
  • Requirements:

  • Proven experience in senior caregiving and mobility transfers
  • Experience supporting non-ambulatory individuals experiencing severe pain
  • Reliable transportation to travel between two local home locations in the Houston, TX area
  • Compensation:

  • $12 – $15 per hour
  • All candidates will be subject to a background check. This position requires proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. The family is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

    To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief introduction highlighting your relevant senior care and mobility assistance experience.

    Important Information:

    Wellthy is not an agency. This is a private, family-hired position. We provide Care Coordination services to families nationwide, which may include connecting families with potential caregivers. All caregivers are hired directly by the family and are not employed by Wellthy. We take privacy very seriously. For questions on our Applicant Privacy Policy or to review, please visit our careers page. (Job #99187).

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