Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Caregiver Needed PCA, CNA required
Do you enjoy helping others? Would you like a position with flexible hours? 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 doctors 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 clients 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 drivers 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 oremail 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.***