Caregiver

Senior Helpers; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K Retirement

Paid sick days & holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Free scrubs & PPE

Training & career growth

Job summary

Senior Helpers is seeking caregivers in South OC with flexible shifts including part-time and full-time options. You will provide compassionate care, assist with daily tasks, and support families across several local communities.

Roles include day, evening, and overnight shifts with 24/7 office support. Training is provided, and benefits include health insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient care focus for seniors.
• Reliable, punctual with dependable transportation.
• Ability to document care accurately using the WellSky Personal Care app.

Responsibilities

• Provide companion care and engage clients with activities.
• Assist with personal care tasks and mobility support.
• Help with meals, light housekeeping, errands, and transportation.
• Give medication reminders and maintain daily care logs.
• Offer specialized care for seniors with dementia, Parkinson’s, hospice needs.
• Safely use assistive equipment like lifts and transfer devices.

Skills

Compassion

Punctuality

Reliable transportation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WellSky Personal Care app

Job description

Caregiver - Flexible Shifts (Part-Time & Full-Time)

Why Work at Senior Helpers South OC?

• Recognized Excellence: Voted a Great Place to Work® 7 years in a row - the only home care agency in the nation with this honor.
• Trusted Reputation: 120+ 5-star Google reviews from happy clients and families who love our caregivers.
• Caregiver First Culture: We believe caregivers are the heart of our company - you’ll always feel supported, respected, and appreciated.
• Ongoing Growth: Hands-on and virtual training, specialty certifications, and opportunities to build your career in senior care.
• Always Supported: 24/7 office team available - you’re never left on your own in the field.

Areas We Serve

We are actively hiring caregivers in: Tustin, Orange, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Westminster, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Irvine, Lake Forest, Laguna Woods, Laguna Hills, Laguna Beach, and Aliso Viejo. If you can work in any of these cities, we have clients who can use you support!

Shifts Available

We offer part-time caregiver jobs and full-time caregiver jobs with flexible schedules, including:

• Day Shifts: 7 am-3 pm, 8 am- 4 pm, 9 am- 5 pm
• Morning shifts: 8 am-12 pm, 9 am-1 pm, 10 am-2 pm
• Afternoon/evening shifts: 1 pm-5 pm, 2 pm-6 pm, 3 pm-7 pm, 4 pm-8 pm, 5 pm-9 pm, 6 pm-10 pm
• Overnight shifts: 7 pm-7 am, 8 pm-8 am
• Extended day shifts: 7 am-7 pm, 8 am-8 pm

Caregiver Responsibilities

As a caregiver with Senior Helpers, you will:

• Provide companion care: conversation, activities, walks, and engagement
• Assist with personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility support
• Help with meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, and transportation
• Give medication reminders and keep daily care logs
• Provide specialized senior care for clients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, or hospice needs
• Safely use assistive equipment: Hoyer lifts, gait belts, transfer boards, and wheelchairs

Caregiver Pay & Benefits

• $18 to $22 per hour, paid biweekly.
• 5 sick days and holiday pay
• We offer 401K Retirement and full Health Insurance Benefits
• Room for career growth within our franchise
• Bonus programs - extra cash for referrals, caregiver of the month awards, and more!
• Ongoing paid training and support - in-person and virtual training provided.
• Train hands-on in our Center of Excellence, where we have a mock-home environment to gain realistic training in!
• 6 Months of continuous monthly online training provided, including dementia, chronic conditions, hospice, and more!
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values YOU!
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free scrubs and PPE
• One-on-one caregiving that makes a real impact
• 24/7 office support so you’re never alone on the job

Caregiver Requirements

• Compassion and patience: You genuinely enjoy helping seniors and making a difference in their lives
• Reliable and responsible: Consistently punctual with dependable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance.
• Professional or family/friend caregiver experience: Prior caregiving experience is a plus but not required
• Physical ability: Able to safely assist with mobility, transfers, and use of assistive equipment (Hoyer lifts, gait belts, wheelchairs, etc.)
• Able to push/ pull up to 50 pounds and lift up to 30 pounds
• Communication skills: Clear, respectful, and able to document care accurately via Wellsky Personal Care app
• Background check and drug screening: Must pass all pre-employment screenings
• Licenses/Certifications (preferred): CNA, HHA, or other relevant certifications a plus, but not required
• Flexibility: Willingness to work various shifts, including mornings, evenings, and some weekends
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED required