Companion Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Urgent Need! If you are a caring and compassionate individual who enjoys caring for and helping others, takes pride in making a difference in others’ lives, and is interested in professional growth within a company, our caregiver position is for you.  Apply to be a Senior Helpers Caregiver today!  We are currently running a Hiring Bonus for new employees. Once you apply you will receive a text message with a link to take our survey and then be able to schedule your interview.

What does a day in the life of a caregiver look like? Providing a helping hand.

• Have fun and engaging conversations with your clients to build relationships
• Participate in your clients’ favorite hobbies (scrap booking, gardening, games, etc.)
• Prep meals for your clients to enjoy
• Assist your clients with walking, dressing, and other daily activities of living
• Report what activities were completed with your clients and provide updates on your clients’ physical condition, mental capacity, and behavior

Why be a Senior Helper Caregiver? We truly care about our staff.

• Great Place to Work® Certified —91% of our employees say Senior Helpers is a great place to work.
• Professional Growth Opportunities —we provide training opportunities to our caregivers to grow their skills as a caregiver and as a professional.
• Work/Life Balance —we understand the need for a healthy balance of your professional and personal life.
• Team Support —we believe that a strong team that gives support is the best way to succeed long term.
• Flexible Schedule —we understand that you may need flexibility to align with your lifestyle and schedule, so we work with our caregivers to fit their schedule to their availability.
• Make a Difference —when you are a Senior Helpers Caregiver, you will be the direct contact for our clients, giving you the opportunity to make their days brighter and help give our clients’ their independence. This not only helps our clients, but their families will appreciate all that you do too!

Caregiver Qualifications:

• Must have a driver's license, valid auto insurance, your own reliable transportation, clean driving record and willingness to drive a reasonable distance.
• 1 year of field experience as a PCA or Home Health Aide is preferred but we will train the right candidates
• Must be able to pass State and Federal background check & drug screen
• Must get a current TB and physical prior to beginning work with us (We are running a hire bonus to help with costs) 
• Must obtain CPR & First aid certifications (We can help with this)
• Must provide 2 personal and 2 professional references
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willingness to learn new skills to better the lives of our clients
• Proficient communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks as assigned

Who is Senior Helpers? Senior Care, Only Better.

Senior Helpers helps provide in-home non-medical senior assistance services to allow families’ loved ones to age from the comfort of their homes. We provide a genuine, in-home connection designed to give clients the absolute best quality of life. We provide various services to our clients including personal care, transitional care, companion care, respite care, Alzheimer's and Dementia care, Parkinson’s care, and more. The Senior Helpers team embraces our company’s core values and vision to be communities’ leading home care company, setting a new standard of care and customer service for the home care industry. Senior Helpers also connects seniors with organizations in their communities that offer resources and support to help them continue to age successfully in the comfort of their own home.