Caregiver

Seniors Helping Seniors; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Continuing education

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Seniors Helping Seniors in Pierce County is seeking in-home senior caregivers on a part-time basis. We pair compassionate companions with seniors who need help to stay living independently, offering flexible hours to fit your schedule.

Caregivers provide companionship and personal care, may assist with medications, cooking, light housekeeping, or accompany clients to appointments. Willingness to obtain Home Care Aide training is required.

Qualifications

• Mature, patient, empathetic, reliable, and personable.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff, clients, and family.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently.
• Must be able to hear and see clearly.
• Willingness to obtain Home Care Aide (HCA) training.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personal care.
• Assist with medications, cooking, light housekeeping, or accompany clients to hospital visits.
• Match with clients who share common interests to maximize social engagement.
• Support seniors to live independently in their homes.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Reliability

Professionalism

Cheerful disposition

Personable

Education

Home Care Aid (HCA) training

Job description

Looking for meaningful part-time work? Have you taken care of a family member or have a volunteer's heart?

Seniors Helping Seniors has multiple positions for companions and caregivers available! Seniors Helping Seniors matches passionate companions with seniors who need help in order to remain living independently. We are currently seeking In-Home Senior mature caregivers in Pierce County.

Willingness to obtain Home Care Aid, HCA, training required. We offer flexible hours – you choose your schedule. Whether you want to work 4 hours a week or 40, we are here to support your lifestyle by giving you an opportunity to help seniors while earning income and maintaining your interests and hobbies.

Caregivers provide companionship as well as personal care. This may involve grooming, assisting with medications, cooking a meal, minor housekeeping, or taking a client for hospital visits. Seniors Helping Seniors thoughtfully pairs our employees with clients that share things in common such as former professions, hobbies, or upbringing to maximize social engagement. The relationship that forms is rewarding for everyone!

Pay range based on experience and active certifications

$17 - $21

Benefits

Paid sick leave, continuing education, and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Mature individuals who consistently demonstrate patience, empathy, reliability, professionalism, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and are personable.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability and willingness to work harmoniously with staff, clients, and family members.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Must be able to hear and see clearly.

Want to change the life of a senior? Apply today through Workstream or email [e-mail].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniors Helping Seniors in-home care services brighten the lives of seniors who can benefit from a helping hand and a friendly smile. Our caregivers, who are seniors themselves, make your life easier by providing compassionate care in the comfort of your home.