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Home Care Companion

FirstLight Home Care$15–$20/hrDenton, TXFull timePosted 1mo agoStill open, checked every night
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How this pay compares

This posting states $15–$20 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in Texas post a median of $14.50 an hour, the middle half $13.50–$16, across 883 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in Texas earn a median of $11.65 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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What Texas requires of a caregiver

Texas issues no caregiver credential of its own, by its own rules.

  • Personal assistance services may be performed by an unlicensed person who is at least 18 and has demonstrated competency to perform the tasks the supervisor assigns (under 18 only if a high school graduate or in a vocational program); the rule sets no training hours.

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  • How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 28.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 85.5%
  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.58x · Clicks 27
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 76.1% · Stating an hourly rate 73.8%

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About the job

Benefits

  • Exceptional support team
  • Fun, supportive, and safe working environment
  • Rewards and recognition programs
  • Comprehensive paid training
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule

Are you compassionate, dedicated, and dependable? Do you love to go above and beyond to help others?

At FirstLight® Home Care, we’re dedicated to hiring the kind of people we would trust with our own families. We’re currently searching for quality caregivers who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others. For these folks, caregiving is not just a job – it’s a calling.

When we find these amazing professionals, we believe in taking really good care of them because extraordinary caregivers are the heart and soul of our company. They help us live out our mission every day by providing first-class personal service to our clients so that they may enjoy warmth, independence, and relaxed comfort in the place they call home.

Job Summary

This individual will provide non-medical companion care to the client(s) in the client(s)’ residence and outside of the residence as needed. Individuals must be able to deal maturely with the demands of the job and keep client information confidential. The individual must be committed to the concepts, philosophy, and mission of FirstLight Home Care, and possess the desire to assist clients to maximize their independence and reach their fullest potential in their personal residence.

Home Care Companion responsibilities include:

Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

  • Offer meaningful companionship services, including light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, recreational activities, shopping assistance, and transportation
  • Follow the established Service Plan/Care Plan to provide general attention to the non-medical needs of clients; assist with instrumental activities of daily living
  • Remind client(s) to take medications
  • Work with the care team to document services delivered, activities, and behaviors in accordance with FirstLight Home Care policies/ procedures
  • Utilize the FLHC-required time management system for Clock-in and Clock-out procedures when reporting for work and when clocking out from work
  • Adhere to HIPAA regulations
  • Participate as requested in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of FirstLight’s services
  • Stay current with changing technology, including software programs.
  • Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have:

To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, and educational experience required .

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or, one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking, with attention to dietary recommendations.
  • Ability to effectively interact with clients, families, and the FirstLight team
  • State-required certifications may be required
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and maintain valid auto insurance
  • Ability to read and understand short instructions, correspondence, and memos
  • Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
  • Ability to evaluate situations and make complex decisions using critical thinking and reasoning.

For priority consideration complete this online application: https://flhcdentontx.clearcareonline.com/quick-apply/

From FirstLight Home Care's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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FirstLight Home Care hires caregivers, nursing assistants and nurses in 17 states.

Hires in 22 statesPay on its listings: 85.2% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

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