Caregiver Position for Full time and part time employment - M2

Caregiver Needed

Senior Helpers is currently recruiting professional, caring, and reliable caregivers to work with our senior clients that need a helping hand with daily ADLs, errands, rides to doctor's appointments, and companionship from energetic people to fill their time during the day while the family is at work or school. If being a caregiver is right for you, please apply.

Primary Responsibilities

• Companionship and conversation
• Personal Care (assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, feeding)
• Light Housekeeping/Household Management (incl. laundry and linen changing)
• Apparel selection (i.e. laying out clothes)
• Meal planning and preparation
• Medication reminders
• Mobility support (standby assist, transfer, hoyer lift)
• Transportation using own or client's vehicle
• Helping family members learn safe care techniques
• Tolerance to small pets (i.e. dogs and/or cats)

Qualifications

• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
• Ability to read, write, and speak English at an average adult level and interpret the Plan of Care Document provided by Senior Helpers
• Spanish speakers welcomed; se habla Espaol
• Ability to drive is preferred
• Ability to use public transportation to get to work
• Valid US issued driver's license with no serious driving violations
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
• Pass a criminal background check prior to employment with Senior Helpers
• Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus, but not required
• Must be able to be reached via phone or email for shift schedules, client updates and/or emergencies

Competitive pay Minimum shifts are 4 hours ***Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening. Testing includes, but is not limited to, amphetamines, methamphetamines, cocaine, opiates (including morphine), and benzodiazepines. Applicants with valid prescriptions may disclose them to the testing provider.*** Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Our mission is to ensure a better quality of life, for both our clients and their families, by providing dependable and affordable care at a moment's notice. We are a trusted and respected organization that takes a responsible role in supporting our clients and their families, our employees, and our community. That's why we are Senior Care Only Better.

Would you like a rewarding and gratifying job as a caregiver where you can make a difference in someone's life? We are currently looking for caring, kind, dependable and personable individuals who desire to provide non-medical, in-home care to the elderly.