Companion Caregiver

Senior Helpers Santa Clarita- Lancaster•Palmdale, CA

7d•$17

About The Position

Feel appreciated for what you do. Experience a unique rewarding career. Take pride in your work. Make a difference in our seniors’ lives. Senior Helpers of Santa Clarita- Lancaster has immediate job openings. We are looking to grow our team of caregivers and CNA's —we’re seeking a team of dedicated caregivers and CNA's who wants to join a team who shares the same goal of spreading joy to our clients. Let’s make a difference together by ensuring our clients live their best lives every day. We are excited to learn about you and hopefully welcome you into our compassionate caregiving team! A Day in the Life of a Caregiver In the simplest terms, a caregiver is a person who provides care for another. When it comes to our team, caregivers play a vital role. Our caregivers are the driving force for positively improving the lives of seniors in our community. They make a direct impact in providing care to seniors who wish to age in the safety and comfort of their home, instead of an assisted living facility, an independent living facility, a senior living community, or a nursing home. Every client will have different needs that they require assistance with, but we make sure to match our clients and caregivers for the optimal fit. Care provided could include activities of daily living (ADLs) such as grooming, eating, walking, bathing, and other self-care tasks. It could also include assisting with fun hobbies and games that a client enjoys. 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.

Requirements

A genuine desire to assist others and improve their quality of life
Compassionate, patient, and understanding of the needs of our clients
Reliable transportation – MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL 5-35 miles
Proof of car insurance
References (1 professional, 1 personal)
TB test and background's required upon position start date

Responsibilities

Offer companionship and emotional support to our clients
Assist with daily living activities including eating, walking, dressing, medication reminders, transportation (errands, appointments, etc) and other ADL's and IADL's as needed
Collaborate with client’s care team to provide client updates and important health changes

Benefits

A heartwarming and rewarding opportunity to positively impact our seniors’ lives
Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
Supportive and kind-hearted team environment
Paid training
Opportunities to learn more about the industry and get PAID doing it
Scared of the environment you may enter? Have no fear, we assess ALL environments prior to sending our wonderful caregivers into the homes
We value YOU and to show it, we have a caregiver of the month and unexpected raises and praises!!!
We LOVE our caregivers
Great Place to Work® Certified
Certified Age Friendly Employer
Military Spouse Employment Partner
Referral bonus program
Competitive pay
Bi-weekly pay with direct deposit
Health insurance