Experienced Caregiver/Home Health Aide

Senior Helpers - Fort Collins • Laporte, CO

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Senior Helpers provides non-medical, in-home support to help older adults age with dignity and independence. We specialize in personal care, companion care, transitional care, respite care, Alzheimer’s and dementia support, Parkinson’s care, and more. Our team is guided by strong core values and a commitment to raising the standard of home care in our communities. We are seeking dependable, CNA-level experienced caregivers who can confidently support clients throughout Fort Collins and the surrounding areas. As a Senior Helpers Caregiver, you will consistently demonstrate behaviors that promote dignity, independence, and trust.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of professional CNA-level caregiving experience.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Legal identification and authorization to work in the U.S.
• Reliable transportation and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Ability to use a smartphone for electronic scheduling, communication, and documentation.
• Must be available for at least 15 to 20 hours a week to take on client shifts

Responsibilities

• Initiate friendly, engaging conversations that make clients feel heard and valued.
• Participate in clients’ preferred activities—such as gardening, scrapbooking, or playing games—to encourage social engagement.
• Assist clients with walking, dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and other personal care tasks while maintaining their comfort and safety.
• Prepare simple, nutritious meals and support safe eating routines.
• Observe clients’ mobility, behavior, and physical or cognitive changes and report concerns promptly through our communication app.
• Follow care plans accurately and adjust your approach to meet each client's daily needs.
• 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 care plan changes with professionalism and reliability.
• Provide safe assistance with 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
• 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.

Benefits

• Access ongoing training to strengthen personal care skills, communication skills, and career development.
• We collaborate with caregivers to create schedules that support their needs.
• You’ll be part of a team that provides guidance, encouragement, and recognition.

What This Job Offers

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