Caregiver (Part-Time) – Wallingford, CT | Driver Required | Urgently Hiring!

Senior Helpers Parent Account; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Flexible scheduling

Immediate start

Friendly environment

Employee recognition events

PPE provided

Training opportunities

Certifications available

Job summary

Senior Helpers of Central West Hartford is seeking an experienced caregiver to support a client in Wallingford, CT. This role is part of a Great Place to Work Certified organization dedicated to helping seniors age with dignity, independence, and respect.

The position involves companionship, daily living assistance, mobility support, transportation, and light housekeeping, with flexible shifts and opportunities for professional training.

Qualifications

• Previous professional caregiving experience required.
• Valid driver\'s license and reliable transportation (Driver Required).
• Willing to work a double shift for one client (Mon–Sun) with defined morning/evening blocks.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and engaging in conversation
• Assisting with hobbies, games, and activities
• Transportation to appointments, errands, and social outings
• Stand-by assistance with walking and mobility
• Meal planning and light meal preparation
• Grocery shopping and running errands as needed
• Medication reminders
• Light housekeeping
• Personal care assistance including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and continence care

Skills

Caregiving experience

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Driver's license

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Urgently Hiring – It's More Than Just a Job!

Are you a compassionate and dependable caregiver looking to make a meaningful difference in someone's life? Join Senior Helpers of Central West Hartford, a Great Place to Work® Certified organization dedicated to helping seniors age with dignity, independence, and respect.

We are currently seeking an experienced caregiver for a client in Wallingford, CT.

Requirements

• Previous professional caregiving experience required
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (Driver Required)
• Compassionate, dependable, and patient
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living and provide companionship
• Must be willing to work a double shift for one client, Monday through Sunday, as scheduled. (Morning shift: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM Evening shift: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM)

Caregiver Responsibilities

Responsibilities are client-specific and may include:

• Providing companionship and engaging in conversation
• Assisting with hobbies, games, and activities
• Transportation to appointments, errands, and social outings
• Stand-by assistance with walking and mobility
• Meal planning and light meal preparation
• Grocery shopping and running errands as needed
• Medication reminders
• Light housekeeping
• Personal care assistance, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and continence care

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Flexible scheduling
• Variety of shifts available for immediate start
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Employee recognition and appreciation events
• PPE provided
• Specialized training and opportunities for professional certifications
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors every day

Why Join Senior Helpers?

Our mission is to help seniors maintain their independence while receiving compassionate, high-quality care in the comfort of their homes. We foster a culture built on respect, recognition, and teamwork.

Our employees agree:

• 95% say their work has special meaning and is more than just a job.
• 94% felt welcomed when they joined Senior Helpers.
• 93% say management trusts them to do an excellent job without constant supervision.

About Senior Helpers

Senior Helpers is the nation's premier provider of in-home senior care services, offering personal care, companion care, and specialized support for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, Parkinson's disease, and other age-related conditions. Founded in 2002, Senior Helpers has grown to more than 400 franchised and corporate-owned locations across the country, providing compassionate care to thousands of seniors.

Senior Helpers of Central West Hartford is an independently owned and operated franchise committed to creating a positive workplace where caregivers are valued and respected.

Senior Helpers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are an equally 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.

Work Location: In Person – Wallingford, CT

We are an independently owned and operated franchisee of SH Franchising, LLC dba Senior Helpers®. Senior Helpers® has been the nation's premier franchisor of in-home senior care franchisees since 2005, with locations across the country. Our services range from specialized care for those with chronic diseases to companion services for seniors looking for assistance with daily activities. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and improve the quality of life for our clients, their families, and our employees.