Caregiver/HHA Columbia

Senior Helpers; Columbia (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid orientation

Paid training

Paid Time Off

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Pay on Demand

Bonus Structure

Various Discount Programs

Job summary

Senior Helpers is seeking an in-home caregiver to support clients in their own homes, helping them maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life.

You will assist with daily living activities, provide companionship, and help with meals, medication reminders, and light housekeeping. A compassionate, patient approach and good communication are essential to ensure client safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with elderly clients in a caregiving role is preferred.
• Experience assisting seniors with bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and toileting.
• Understanding of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory-related conditions is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and attentive to clients with physical or cognitive limitations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with meal preparation and medication reminders.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, including laundry and linen changes.
• Accompany clients to appointments and outings.
• Monitor and report changes in clients’ health or behavior.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Patience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. As an In-Home Caregiver, you will provide essential support to clients in the comfort of their own homes, helping them maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Assist with meal preparation and medication reminders
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, including laundry and linen changes
• Accompany clients to appointments and outings
• Monitor and report changes in clients’ health or behavior

Requirements

• Prior experience working with elderly clients in a caregiving role is preferred
• Experience assisting seniors with bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and toileting
• Understanding of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory-related conditions is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, patient, and attentive to clients with physical or cognitive limitations
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening prior to employment

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid orientation
• Paid training
• Paid Time Off
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Pay on Demand
• Bonus Structure
• Various Discount Programs

Schedule

• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

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.