Caregiver

Senior Helpers; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Helpers of Gastonia is seeking a caring and compassionate caregiver to support clients in their homes. You will build relationships with clients through engaging conversations, assist with daily living tasks, and help families maintain independence for their loved ones.

We value a patient, respectful approach, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for growth within a company recognized for caring, growth, and a Great Place to Work.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate, and able to connect with clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with clients and families.
• Genuine desire to help the community and make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Have engaging conversations with clients to build relationships.
• Participate in clients’ hobbies and activities to enhance quality of life.
• Prepare meals for clients to enjoy and assist with daily living tasks.
• Assist with walking, dressing, and other activities as needed.
• Report activities completed and updates on clients’ condition to the team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Helpers is a home care company that is always growing, reputable, and nationally recognized for in-home care and as a “Great Place to Work.” At Senior Helpers of Gastonia, we care for our caregivers in a respectful manner and demonstrate camaraderie and recognition so our caregivers can provide and serve our clients to the best of their ability!

If you are a caring and compassionate individual who enjoys caring for and helping others, takes pride in making a difference in others’ lives, and is interested in professional growth within a company, our caregiver position is for you.

What does a day in the life of a caregiver look like? Providing a helping hand.

• Have fun and engaging conversations with your clients to build relationships
• Participate in your clients’ favorite hobbies (scrapbooking, gardening, games, etc.)
• Prep meals for your clients to enjoy
• Assist your clients with walking, dressing, and other daily activities of living
• Report what activities were completed with your clients and provide updates on your clients’ physical condition, mental capacity, and behavior

Why be a Senior Helper Caregiver? We truly care about our staff.

• Great Place to Work® Certified—91% of our employees say Senior Helpers is a great place to work.
• Professional Growth Opportunities—we provide training opportunities to our caregivers to grow their skills as a caregiver and as a professional.
• Work/Life Balance—we understand the need for a healthy balance of your professional and personal life.
• Team Support—we believe that a strong team that gives support is the best way to succeed long term.
• Flexible Schedule—we understand that you may need flexibility to align with your lifestyle and schedule, so we work with our caregivers to fit their schedule to their availability.
• Make a Difference—when you are a Senior Helpers Caregiver, you will be the direct contact for our clients, giving you the opportunity to make their days brighter and help give our clients’ independence. This not only helps our clients, but their families will appreciate all that you do too!

Caregiver Qualifications:

• You are passionate about helping others
• You enjoy customer service and communicating with clients
• You want to help your community and make a difference in someone’s life

Who is Senior Helpers? Senior Care, Only Better.

Senior Helpers helps provide in-home non-medical senior assistance services to allow families’ loved ones to age from the comfort of their homes. We provide a genuine, in-home connection designed to give clients the absolute best quality of life. We provide various services to our clients including personal care, transitional care, companion care, respite care, Alzheimer's and Dementia care, Parkinson’s care, and more. The Senior Helpers team embraces our company’s core values and vision to be communities’ leading home care company, setting a new standard of care and customer service for the home care industry. Senior Helpers also connects seniors with organizations in their communities that offer resources and support to help them continue to age successfully in the comfort of their own home.

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