Caregiver Float Professional

Senior Helpers - Fort Collins•Laporte, CO

9h•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Helpers is seeking a Float Professional Caregiver to serve as a flexible, on-call team member who fills shifts between long-term caregiver placements. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for call-offs and new client starts of care, providing dependable support across a variety of schedules and client needs. The Float Caregiver must be available and ready to accept assignments with any Senior Helpers client during scheduled float hours. This position requires flexibility, responsiveness, and the ability to step into a wide range of caregiving situations on short notice.

Requirements

Must be a CNA or a CNA-level skilled caregiver able to provide personal care and assist with lifts/transfers
Must be willing and able to travel throughout the Northern Colorado area
Must have a reliable vehicle in good working order, valid registration, and auto insurance for client transportation
Strong written and verbal English communication skills required; a second language is a plus
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Compassionate, dependable, and caring approach to serving older adults
High school diploma or GED
Must be at least 21 years old
Legal identification and proof of authorization to work in the United States
Ability to use the agency’s mobile app for clock-in/out and care documentation

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of caregiving or relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist clients with all care plan ADLs and IADLs
Safely transfer and position clients, including repositioning a client in an occupied bed
Provide care for hospice clients and clients at end of life
Support clients with a variety of diagnoses, including Parkinson’s disease, dementia, stroke, and ALS
Observe, document, and report changes in physical or mental condition to supervisors immediately
Provide companionship, conversation, and protective oversight
Transport clients safely by vehicle
Perform other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor
Train on a variety of client shifts to prepare for coverage across different care situations
Participate in paid training shifts alongside other caregivers at base pay
Provide last-minute coverage for call-outs during assigned availability
Be ready to accept assignments with less than one hour’s notice during float hours
Keep a working cell phone on and nearby during float hours
Respond to calls and texts from the office or on-call manager within 1 hour during float hours
Remain available and avoid alcohol or other activities that would prevent you from reporting to a shift during assigned on-call times
Assist office team members with assigned administrative tasks when not caring for clients; client shifts do take priority at all times

Benefits

Base pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour
Weekend differential: Additional $1.00 per hour for shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Short shift bonus: $5 untaxed gas bonus for shifts of 3 hours or less
Extra short shift premiums: Additional $3.00 per hour for shifts of 2 hours or less, Additional $6.00 per hour for shifts of 1 hour or less
Guaranteed 30-40 hours of weekly pay if you remain available, respond when contacted, and are prepared to work
Paid specialized training, including GEMS Dementia training
Opportunities for professional certifications and career advancement
Flexible scheduling
Employer-paid health benefits and access to vision, dental, and life insurance
Employee recognition programs, milestone celebrations, holiday events, and appreciation gifts
Company-provided employee shirt, masks, hand sanitizer, and gloves
Supportive, family-like office environment
Opportunities to earn monthly, quarterly, and annual awards, bonuses, and paid volunteer service time for senior initiatives