Companion care only

Senior Helpers; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Flexible scheduling

Training and professional development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Senior Helpers in Melbourne, FL is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide companionship, assist with daily living activities, and support mobility for clients in their homes.

You will help with meals, light housekeeping, transportation, and health monitoring, while maintaining accurate records and communicating with families. Flexible scheduling offered, including evenings and weekends, with background screening required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous caregiving experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Empathy, patience, and a compassionate nature.
• Ability to perform light physical tasks and assist with mobility.
• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation if driving.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and engage clients in conversations and activities.
• Offer emotional support and encouragement.
• Assist with daily living activities including dressing, grooming and hygiene.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding if needed.
• Support mobility and transfers.
• Light housekeeping: dusting, vacuuming, laundry, dishwashing.
• Provide transportation to appointments and errands.
• Monitor health and report changes to family or professionals.
• Encourage social engagement and community involvement.
• Document care provided and report incidents promptly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Reliability

Mobility assistance

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Engage clients in meaningful conversation and activities such as reading, playing games, or hobbies.
• Offer emotional support and encouragement.
• Assist with Daily Living Activities:
• Help clients with daily routines, including dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
• Assist with meal preparation, serving, and feeding if necessary.
• Support clients with mobility, including walking and transferring from bed to chair.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, laundry, and dishwashing.
• Ensure the living environment is clean, safe, and organized.
• Transportation and Errands:
• Provide transportation to appointments, social events, or shopping.
• Assist with running errands such as grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions.
• Monitor Health and Well-Being:
• Observe and report any changes in the client's physical or mental health to family members or healthcare professionals.
• Ensure clients take their medications as prescribed.
• Support Social Engagement:
• Encourage participation in social activities and community events.
• Facilitate communication with family and friends through phone calls, video chats, or in-person visits.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate records of care provided, including daily activities, changes in condition, and any incidents.
• Report any concerns or issues to the supervisor promptly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Companionship:
• Engage clients in meaningful conversation and activities such as reading, playing games, or hobbies.
• Offer emotional support and encouragement.
• Assist with Daily Living Activities:
• Help clients with daily routines, including dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
• Assist with meal preparation, serving, and feeding if necessary.
• Support clients with mobility, including walking and transferring from bed to chair.
• Light Housekeeping:
• Perform light housekeeping tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, laundry, and dishwashing.
• Ensure the living environment is clean, safe, and organized.
• Transportation and Errands:
• Provide transportation to appointments, social events, or shopping.
• Assist with running errands such as grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions.
• Monitor Health and Well-Being:
• Observe and report any changes in the client's physical or mental health to family members or healthcare professionals.
• Ensure clients take their medications as prescribed.
• Support Social Engagement:
• Encourage participation in social activities and community events.
• Facilitate communication with family and friends through phone calls, video chats, or in-person visits.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate records of care provided, including daily activities, changes in condition, and any incidents.
• Report any concerns or issues to the supervisor promptly.

Qualifications:

• Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a caregiving role is preferred but not required.
• Skills and Abilities:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Empathy, patience, and a compassionate nature.
• Ability to perform light physical tasks and assist with mobility.
• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
• Certifications:
• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred but may be required after hiring).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (if the role involves driving).
• Other Requirements:
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Flexible schedule, including availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Working Conditions:

• Environment: Primarily in clients' homes, but may also include visits to community centers, parks, or other locations.
• Hours: Part-time or full-time, depending on client needs; may include irregular hours.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, assist with mobility, and perform light housekeeping duties.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

IMPORTANT: This position requires Level 2 background screening through Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.