Caregiver Float Professional

Senior Helpers - Fort Collins • Laporte, CO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Senior Helpers, our Floater Caregivers are the safety net our clients and families rely on. When a regular caregiver is unavailable, a new client needs immediate support, or a schedule changes at the last minute, you're the trusted professional who steps in and delivers the same safe, dependable care our clients count on every day. We are seeking a flexible, experienced caregiver who is comfortable covering all levels of care—from companionship to full transfer and full assist—for clients throughout Fort Collins and every region of our service area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of professional CNA-level caregiving experience, including full transfer and full-assist care.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Legal identification and authorization to work in the U.S.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel to all regions within the service area.
• Ability to use a smartphone for electronic scheduling, communication, and documentation.
• Flexibility to accept short-notice and varying shift assignments across all regions.

Responsibilities

• Step in and provide high-quality care at any level—from companionship and light housekeeping to full transfer and full assist—often on short notice.
• Quickly review each client’s care plan and adapt your approach to their individual needs, preferences, and routines.
• Travel to all regions within our service area, adjusting your schedule and location as client needs change.
• Serve as the dependable backup when a scheduled caregiver is unavailable, so clients never go without care.
• Comfortably and professionally provide care for both male and female clients, adapting your communication style to build rapport quickly.
• Represent Senior Helpers’ values and standard of care consistently, even when stepping into an unfamiliar home or routine.
• Use the electronic caregiver mobile app to clock in/out, record completed tasks, and update client notes in a timely and detailed manner.
• Communicate clearly with families, supervisors, and team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Respond to schedule updates and last-minute changes with professionalism and reliability.
• Provide safe, confident care across all levels—from companionship through full transfer and full assist—including bathing, mobility, transfers, positioning, toileting, grooming, oral hygiene, medication reminders, feeding, and dressing.
• 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 and protective oversight.
• Transport clients safely by vehicle.
• Maintain an open, flexible schedule and be available to accept shift assignments as they arise.
• Accept last-minute and short-notice shift assignments across the full service area.
• Travel to all regions covered by our Fort Collins office and surrounding communities.
• Serve as the trusted backup when no other caregiver is available—you’re the one we count on when all else fails.
• Adjust quickly between client homes, routines, and care levels while maintaining a consistent standard of care.
• Engage clients in conversation and recreation.
• Prepare light meals, perform light housekeeping, manage laundry, assist with shopping and errands, and provide incidental transportation.
• Help clients maintain an organized and comfortable home environment.
• Assist office staff and client services team with administrative support when there are no client shifts.

Benefits

• Access ongoing training to strengthen personal care skills, communication skills, and career development.
• Variety & Skill Building: No two days look the same—build experience across every level of care and every corner of our service area.
• Strong Team Culture: You’ll be part of a team that provides guidance, encouragement, and recognition.
• Meaningful Impact: You directly influence the quality of life for clients and provide peace of mind to their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED