40hr CAREGIVER position in Sandston VA - M1

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
• No Pets, Non-Smoking Residence

Qualifications

• Create and maintain open communication with seniors, their families, and our staff
• Assist with personal care
• Companionship
• Assist with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as assigned
• Has experience with Dementia
• Has experience with Gait belt Transfers
• Caregiver must be a Certified PCA, CNA, or Nurse Aide to get qualified for this position
• Ability to get to work using reliable transportation
• 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
• Pass a drug screening test
• Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus, but not required
• Must be able to be reached via phone, text, or email for shift schedules, client updates and/or emergencies

Competitive pay - For this one, we would pay $21/hour Minimum shifts are 4 hours 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 and local laws. 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.