Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Love Your Career, and it Will Love You Back!

Are you someone that others recognize for your caring ways? Have you been looking for fulfilling work that can change lives for the better? Are you looking for a career that allows you to develop your best skills and have a genuine interest in supporting and helping others? Then come join Senior Helpers in our mission to ensure a better quality of life for our elderly clients and their families! 

Senior Helpers is the nation's premier provider of in-home senior services ranging from specialized care for those with diseases, such as dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, to personal and companion care to help individuals looking for a little assistance with daily activities. Founded in 2002 with a vision to help seniors age with dignity despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges, Senior Helpers has hundreds of franchised and owned businesses that have cared for tens of thousands of seniors. Senior Helpers' culture is based on strong core values, recognition of achievements, and respect.

Responsibilities:

• Caring companionship & conversation
• Transportation (errands, appointments, etc.)
• Apparel selection (i.e., laying out clothes)
• Meal assistance - planning and preparation
• Medication reminders
• Mobility support (standby assist, transfer, Hoyer lift)
• Light Housekeeping
• Personal Care (bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, etc.)
• Household management, including laundry and linen changing
• Helping family members learn safe care techniques
• Other care-related duties, as required

Qualifications:

• Ability to commit to a stable, ongoing schedule of at least 20 hours per week (part-time and full-time roles available).
• Ability to read, write, and speak English, and interpret the provided Plan of Care Document
• Ability to travel to and from client locations is required
• Valid US-issued driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current car insurance
• Pass a criminal background check before 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

Why work with us?

• Be offered competitive pay (Up to $16 DOE)
• Boost your hourly rate with our differential pay, $1 more for weekday nights (6 pm to 6 am) , $1.50 more for weekend days (6 am to 6 pm) , and $2 more for weekend nights (6 pm to 6 am) . More hours, more earnings!
• Enjoy flexible work hours to align with your lifestyle and schedule
• Work one-on-one with your clients to build relationships
• We appreciate our team and their efforts, and you will have the opportunity to participate in our monthly drawing.
• Receive specialized training from Senior Helpers and opportunities for professional certifications

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.