Job Description
It’s easy to go to work when you’re making someone’s day. Every day.
This position requires you to be a Certified HHA or you must have a CNA license.
As a Senior Helpers of Sunrise Caregiver, you make a lasting impact that betters the lives of our clients AND their families. Senior Helpers of Sunrise caregivers provide one-on-one personal care to help our clients remain safe and independent in their home. We fit your area of expertise to the seniors you’ll care for!
If you are a caring and compassionate individual who enjoys caring for and helping others, takes pride in making a difference in others’ lives, and is interested in professional growth within a company, our caregiver position is for you. Apply to be a Senior Helpers of Sunrise Caregiver today!
What does a day in the life of a caregiver look like? Providing a helping hand, such as:
- Engage in fun, meaningful conversations with clients to build strong, trusting relationships
- Provide timely medication reminders
- Participate in your clients’ favorite hobbies (scrap booking, gardening, games, etc.)
- Plan and prepare enjoyable, nutritious meals
- Accompany seniors on errands and outings
- Light Housekeeping
- Laundry & linen changing
- Assist with apparel selection, including laying out clothing
- Assist your clients with walking, dressing, transportation and other daily activities of living
- Report what activities were completed with your clients and provide updates on your clients’ physical condition, mental capacity, and behavior
- This position requires you to be a Certified HHA or you must have a CNA license.
Other Requirements:
- Document completed activities and provide updates on clients’ physical condition, cognitive status, and behavior in the Care Plan Book daily (if applicable).
- Record daily hours worked and daily services performed on the Weekly Time Sheet and Service Log, review with client and submit the signed form every Monday by 5:00 pm.
- Report any significant client changes to the office immediately.
- Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Senior Helpers Employee Handbook and Training Manual.
- This position requires you to be a Certified HHA or you must have a CNA license.
In sleep-over or live-in situations
- Prepare sleeping area at night
- Assist client as requested during the course of the night; let office know if this is requested more than twice a night
- This position requires you to be a Certified HHA or you must have a CNA license.
Why be a Senior Helpers of Sunrise Caregiver? We truly care about our staff.
- Great Place to Work® Certified
- Professional Growth Opportunities—we provide training opportunities to our caregivers to grow their skills as a caregiver and as a professional.
- Work/Life Balance—we understand the need for a healthy balance of your professional and personal life.
- Team Support—we believe that a strong team that gives support is the best way to succeed long term.
- Flexible Schedule—we understand that you may need flexibility to align with your lifestyle and schedule, so we work with our caregivers to fit their schedule to their availability.
- Make a Difference—when you are a Senior Helpers Caregiver, you will be the direct contact for our clients, giving you the opportunity to make their days brighter and help give our clients’ their independence. This not only helps our clients, but their families will appreciate all that you do too!
Qualifications Required:
- HHA Certification
- CNA License (Active)
- CPR License (Active)
- Car Insurance (Active)
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Ability to lift more than 25 pounds
- Vehicle Preferred, will not disqualify if N/A
- Must possess a valid social security number
- Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
- Complete any required health screenings as required
- Valid driver’s license with no serious driving violations
- Ability to drive or use public transportation to get to work
- Comfortable communicating with clients, providing directives
- Ability to read, write and speak English at an average adult level
- Pass a criminal background check prior to employment with Senior Helpers
- A desire to support your community and make a meaningful impact in someone’s life
- This position requires you to be a Certified HHA or you must have a CNA license.
Who is Senior Helpers of Sunrise? Senior Care, Only Better.
An independently owned and Veteran-Operated franchisee of SH Franchising, LLC DBA Senior Helpers®. Senior Helpers® has been the nation's premier franchiser 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.
Senior Helpers maintains a drugfree workplace. All applicants and employees may be required to participate in drug testing at any time, consistent with company policy and applicable law.
This position requires Level 2 background screening through Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more:
Job Tags
Part time, Live in, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Sleeping nights, Flexible hours, Night shift