Team Member for Caring Transitions

Caring Transitions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A senior transition company is hiring part-time team members in Washington, DC. The role focuses on assisting clients with downsizing and relocating through effective organization and customer service. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, compassion, and the ability to work in varied environments. Flexibility in scheduling is offered, making it a great opportunity for those with busy lives. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and respectful approach to clients and their families.
• Strong communication skills with fluency in English.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced and changing work environments.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in downsizing and relocating items.
• Organize and pack items for clients in senior living communities.
• Sort items for recycling, donation, or resale.
• Handle lifting and carrying of items up to 25 pounds.

Skills

Compassion and respect for clients

Strong verbal communication skills

Ability to complete tasks in fast-paced environments

Excellent prioritization and organizational skills

Job description

Caring Transitions of Washington, DC North helps seniors and non-seniors make smooth and stress‑free transitions from one living situation to another. We specialize in relocation, downsizing, organization, cleanouts, online auctions, and estate sales. We’re hiring awesome Part‑Time Team Members for work in NW and NE Washington, DC neighborhoods. If you want interesting, meaningful, hands‑on part‑time work… we would LOVE to talk to you about joining our team!

Job Description

You deliver excellent customer service, while safely and efficiently helping clients downsize, relocate, and liquidate through online and in‑person estate sales. Every day is different. You truly make a difference in the lives of our clients every single day.

We offer flexibility and part‑time work with no required or guaranteed hours. Perfect for parents with school‑aged kids, retirees, and for anyone with a busy schedule.

You adapt to new situations, effectively problem solve, work independently with minimal supervision, and work productively in a team environment. We are fun to work with, and so are you.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work on a team to downsize and relocate clients and liquidate unneeded items.
  • Organize, pack, unpack, and resettle clients in their homes and in senior living communities.
  • Sort items for recycling, donation, disposal and cleanout.
  • Use hand‑held devices to create, photograph, and describe items.
  • Sort, organize, research, label and handle items for resale.
  • Assist buyers during on‑site pickup and sales.
• Stand for long periods, bend, lift up to 25 pounds, hang items at or above 4 feet, pack/unpack and label boxes, climb stairs. Carry supplies, items, and moving boxes to/from vehicles, within a home or outbuilding.
• Note that we are not movers! We use professional movers for furniture and items over 25 pounds.
• Follow best practices, health and safety requirements and company guidelines.

Qualifications & Skills

• Compassion and respect for clients and their families
• Strong verbal communication skills and English fluency
• Ability to complete tasks and work in fast paced, changing environments
• Willingness to work in cluttered and/or dirty environments. We provide work gloves, aprons, etc.
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills
• Punctual and attentive to detail
• Have reliable transportation
• Age 18 years or older with valid driver’s license
• Must undergo pre‑employment background check