Weekend Care Assistant

Senior Helpers – North Seattle; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Training opportunities

Paid HCA training

Recognition & bonuses

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Senior Helpers of North Seattle is seeking compassionate in-home caregivers to assist seniors in their homes on weekdays or weekends. You will provide personal care, light housekeeping, and companionship, helping clients stay safe and engaged in daily life.

We offer flexible scheduling, paid HCA training, mileage reimbursement where applicable, PTO, and benefits. Certifications such as HCA/CNA are valued, and ongoing training helps you grow your professional skills in home care.

Qualifications

• Reliable cell phone for scheduling and documentation
• Caring, reliable, patient and positive
• HCA or CNA certification, or pursuing healthcare degree
• Able to commute to client homes in North Seattle
• Pass state-required background check

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, transfers, meals, dressing, grooming, and daily routines
• Support clients with light housekeeping to maintain a clean home
• Accompany clients to appointments and errands to promote connection
• Engage clients in activities such as games, gardening, or crafts
• Provide mobility support using gait belts and assistive devices
• Support clients with dementia, chronic illnesses or post-hospital recovery
• Communicate with care team and families about client needs

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Patience

Communication

Positive attitude

Education

HCA/CNA certification

Healthcare degree (in progress)

Job description

Personal care assistance - North Seattle. Do you have weekend or weekday hours available to assist someone in their home? Senior Helpers is seeking caregivers to provide compassionate and professional care for our North Seattle seniors. This is a job that has meaningful impact and value.

Why be a Senior Helper Caregiver?

We want our staff to succeed!

• Great Place to Work Certified-91% of our employees say Senior Helpers is a great place to work.
• Pay rate based on experience and certification ($23-27/hr)
• Flexible scheduling
• Training opportunities for our caregivers to grow their professional skills
• Paid HCA training available for qualified applicants
• Recognition and bonus opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement between client visits when applicable
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health and other benefits

What you'll do:

• Assist with personal care, transfers, meals, dressing, grooming, and daily routines
• Support clients in maintaining a safe, clean home with light housekeeping
• Accompany clients to appointments, on errands and excursions to support connection, community and maintaining life engagement
• Engage clients in cherished activities such as games, gardening, or crafts
• Provide mobility support including use of gait belts and other assistive devices
• Support clients with dementia, chronic illnesses or recovering post-hospital stay
• Communicate with care team and families about client needs.

Requirements include:

• Must have a reliable cell phone to use apps for scheduling and documentation
• Being caring, reliable, patient, and positive
• HCA or CNA certification, interest in training to be HCA, or working toward a healthcare degree
• Ability to pass state required background check
• Able to commute to client homes in North Seattle
• Caregivers who take pride in thorough documentation and professional communication are highly valued on our team. Additional caregiving experience in healthcare, home care, assisted living, independent living, home health, medical assistance or nursing and advanced certifications are a plus.

About Senior Helpers of North Seattle

Senior Helpers of North Seattle is woman-owned, local and independently operated franchise part of the Seattle community. We aim to assist our clients attain a high quality of life by delivering customized, dependable, and affordable care, expanding their access to life and joy as aging works to diminish it. We provide compassionate in-home personal care and other services that enable adults of all ages to remain safely independent in the setting of their choice - while improving the quality of life and human connection for our clients, their families, and our employees. Our mission is to be the trusted home care provider in our community, known for the quality of our caregivers, the integrity of our operations, and commitment to the people we serve. Our services range from specialized care for those with chronic diseases including Alzheimer's and Dementia care and Parkinson's care to transitional care, respite care and companion services including personal care for seniors looking for assistance with daily activities.

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.