In Home Caregiver Weekend availability

Senior Helpers of the Kenai Peninsula•Soldonta, AK

About The Position

If you’re looking to work for a company that improves the lives of others, invests in their employees, and provides a welcoming work environment, you should join the Senior Helpers of Kenai Peninsula team. By providing care to our clients, our caregivers make a direct impact on helping seniors age in the comfort of their own home. If you are a home health aide, caregiver, registered nurse, or personal care assistant: Apply today! Lance and Taryn have lived on the Kenai Peninsula in Soldotna since 2014. They both grew up in military families, but met and married in Las Vegas, NV. After he retired from the hospital, Lance knew he wanted to do something meaningful and make an impact in the community. His and Taryn's experience taking care of their own parents as their care needs changed through the years gives them such a unique and personal insight into all the hard work and compassion it takes to be responsible for a loved one as they age. One of Lance's dreams has always been to build a family run business and when the opportunity with Senior Helpers crossed his path, he knew this was exactly what he was looking for. He and his wife Taryn are excited to get to work along with their daughter Rachel in this organization. Family is so important to the Spindlers, between them, they have 11 children, 26 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchild so far. Alaska has been so good to our family and we want to take care of you. We are an independently owned and operated franchisee of SH Franchising, LLC dba Senior Helpers®. Senior Helpers® has been the nation's premier franchisor of in-home senior care franchisees since 2005, with locations across the country. Our services range from specialized care for those with chronic diseases to companion services for seniors looking for assistance with daily activities. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and improve the quality of life for our clients, their families, and our employees. 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

Willingness to learn new skills to better the lives of our clients
Proficient communication skills
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks as assigned

Responsibilities

Provide caring companionship through conversation, help with hobbies, meal preparation, and more
Assist with diet monitoring, walking, personal hygiene care, and other activities of daily living.
Assist with non-medical care needs including normal aging challenges and hospital recovery
Follow client care plan and provide updates as needed