Experienced Caregiver/Home Health Aide

Fort Collins • LaPorte, CO

42d • Onsite

About The Position

At Senior Helpers, our caregivers create daily moments of connection that help older adults stay safe, supported, and independent at home. As a Senior Helpers Caregiver, you’ll use your skills, empathy, and professionalism to deliver consistent, high-quality care that strengthens the lives of our clients and their families. We are seeking dependable, CNA-level experienced caregivers who can confidently support clients throughout Fort Collins and the surrounding areas.

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

• Build meaningful relationships with clients, initiating friendly conversations and participating in their preferred activities.
• Support daily living by assisting clients with personal care tasks such as walking, dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and preparing simple, nutritious meals.
• Promote safety and independence by observing clients' mobility, behavior, and physical or cognitive changes, reporting concerns promptly.
• Follow care plans accurately and adjust approaches to meet each client's daily needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation using the electronic caregiver mobile app to clock in/out, record completed tasks, and update client notes.
• 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.
• Collaborate with caregivers to create schedules that support their needs.
• Guidance, encouragement, and recognition from a strong team culture.

What This Job Offers

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