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Dedicated Weekend Caregivers Needed - Apply Today - M1

HCAOA, Mechanicsville, VA, United States


Caregiver Needed

PCA, CNA, Nurse Aide Required

Do you enjoy helping others? Looking for a flexible weekend position? Senior Helpers is currently seeking professional, caring, and reliable caregivers to support our senior clients on weekends. Responsibilities include assisting with daily ADLs, running errands, providing transportation to doctor's appointments, and offering meaningful companionship while families are away. If you have a heart for caregiving, we'd love for you to 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 pets (dogs and/or cats)
Lift 40lbs or less.
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
Ability to drive is required
Have a valid Patient Care Assistant/Aide (PCA) certificate or Certified Nurse Aide state issued license (will be verified)
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 Minimum shifts are 4 hours Compensation: $17.00 - $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.