Caregiver

Senior Helpers - The Villages; Dunnellon (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Weekend/holiday pay

Referral bonuses

Benefits for qualifying employees

Free CEU training

Job summary

Senior Helpers - The Villages is seeking Home Health Aides to provide in-home personal care, companionship, and daily living support. Duties include bathing, dressing, grooming, meal prep, light housekeeping, and transportation to appointments, while ensuring safety and comfort.

Applicants must have caregiving experience, an active CPR certification, a clear Level 2 AHCA background screen, be at least 18, and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Previous professional caregiving experience
• Active CPR certification (in-person)
• Clear Level 2 AHCA background screen
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Have reliable transportation
• Excellent communication and compassionate demeanor

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)
• Light housekeeping and laundry
• Meal planning and preparation
• Assist with ADLs and transfers
• Provide transportation to appointments
• Medication reminders

Skills

Caregiving experience

Communication skills

Reliable transportation

18+ years old

Education

CPR certification

Level 2 AHCA background screen

Driver’s license

Job description

Job Description

Home Health Aides at Senior Helpers provide personal care services for our clients that enable them to safely and comfortably remain in their homes. Caregiver duties include helping clients with personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming and toileting. Examples include:

• Companionship (playing games, talking, going for walks)
• Light housekeeping, including laundry
• Meal planning and preparation
• Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as showering, eating, and grooming
• Transfer assistance between bed, chairs, wheelchairs, etc.
• Transportation to appointments and errands
• Medication reminders

Qualifications Needed:

• Previous professional experience (with an agency or a care facility) providing personal care services.
• Valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID
• Clear Level 2 Background Screen from the State of Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA).Information about the Level 2 background screen can be found here: Clearinghouse Education and Awareness
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have an active CPR certification form an in-person, hands-on course.
• Reliable transportation to and from shifts
• Excellent communication skills with a kind, caring and compassionate demeanor

Let's Talk About Benefits:

• Flexible schedules. Friendly and supportive management.
• Extra pay for weekend and holiday shifts
• Caregiver referral bonuses
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Short- and Long-termbenefits to qualifying employees
• Access to free online training for CEU certificates

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.