Companion Caregiver

Senior Helpers - Mechanicsville; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Helpers is seeking compassionate caregivers in Mechanicsville to provide essential support and companionship to seniors. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of clients while enjoying a supportive and caring work environment. Join a company recognized as a Great Place to Work that values its caregivers and promotes a culture of respect and inclusion.

Benefits

Training and professional development opportunities

Supportive and caring work environment

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate, enjoys helping others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in caregiving, preferably with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Engage in meaningful conversations and provide emotional support.
• Assist clients with medication reminders and meal preparation.
• Perform light housekeeping and transportation assistance.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Reliability

Job description

Begin a remarkable career that will make a difference in the lives of seniors.Senior Helpers is urgently hiring for caregivers! If you have experience working in assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, senior living facilities, nursing homes, home care or healthcare, we’d love for you to join our team.

Working as a caregiver at Senior Helpers provides a unique opportunity for a truly rewarding career in a field you can be proud of. By choosing to work for Senior Helpers, you’re not just giving exceptional care to your clients, but you’re gaining a genuine, in-home connection designed to give your clients the absolute best quality of life.We’ll fit your area of expertise to the seniors you’ll care for.

Responsibilities

• Companionship:Engage in meaningful conversations and provide emotional support to seniors.

• Medication Management:Assist clients with medication reminders and ensure they adhere to prescribed medication schedules.

• Meal Preparation:Plan and prepare nutritious meals based on dietary requirements and preferences.

• Light Housekeeping:Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment for the senior.

• Transportation:Assist with transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other essential outings.

• Monitoring Health:Observe and report any changes in the senior's health or behavior to the appropriate healthcare professionals or family members.

• Record Keeping:Maintain accurate and detailed records of care provided and any significant changes in the client's condition.

Qualifications

• Caring and Compassionate—you enjoy helping others
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license(no photocopies accepted)
• Pass a background check
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in caregiving, preferably with seniors.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and caring work environment.

Senior Helpers Company Culture

Senior Helpers is the FIRST and the ONLY national in-home care company to be ranked by the Great Place to Work Institute as a Great Place to Work for five years in a row. Senior Helpers culture is based on strong core values, recognition of achievements, and respect; our caregivers and staff are treated with respect in an inclusive environment, enjoy employee pride and camaraderie, and recognize that the work they do makes a real difference for our clients

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.