Caregivers (Weekends)

About the Role

Senior Helpers is seeking caregivers and home health aides to join a rapidly growing family that truly cares about your professional development. Your experience has meaning here, and every day presents a new opportunity for learning, growth, and the creation of fun, meaningful relationships with our greatest generation. With Senior Helpers, you will experience flexible hours, competitive pay, and ongoing training while helping others to live a better life every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Companionship & Engagement: Build meaningful, supportive relationships with clients through conversation, shared activities, and personal hobbies.
• Daily Living Assistance: Assist clients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
• Household Support: Plan and prepare nutritious meals, and assist with light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Health & Wellness Monitoring: Observe, document, and report any changes in a client's physical condition, cognitive state, or behavior to the care team.
• Professional Communication: Maintain accurate daily care notes and collaborate effectively with family members and agency supervisors.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must successfully pass a state background check.
• Prior care-giving or healthcare experience is preferred, but not required; comprehensive training is provided for the right candidates.
• Must possess a reliable personal vehicle, a valid driver's license, and active auto insurance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to treat clients with the utmost dignity, patience, and respect.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Proven track record of punctuality, dependability, and ethical care standards.
• Comfort working both independently in client homes and collaboratively with the administrative care team.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive hourly base pay: $16.00-$20.00
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance packages
• Paid time off (PTO): Earned time off to rest and recharge
• Flexible scheduling: We work with your availability, supporting schedules that are conducive to a healthy work balance
• Professional training: Paid professional development through Care-Academy Training Program, supporting and increasing your knowledge and skills to provide continuous quality services

Our History

Senior Helpers Lee's Summit was proud to join the system in 2005. Like every other owner, we too are fully-committed to the original goal of providing dependable and affordable in-home care with well-trained caregivers. Nothing is more important to us than being the best available resource for seniors and families in our community. Our team has grown to include 3 additional office staff and over 60 caregivers. We have been lucky to serve hundreds of seniors in our community over the years, and we are committed to continuing to provide uncompromising levels of care to all our families.