Weekend Caregiver Position in Richmond VA - M2

Caregiver Needed – PCA, CNA, Nurse Aide Required Do you enjoy helping others? Looking for a flexible weekend position? Senior Helpers is currently seeking professional, caring, and reliable caregivers to support our senior clients on weekends. Responsibilities include assisting with daily ADLs, running errands, providing transportation to doctor’s appointments, and offering meaningful companionship while families are away. If you have a heart for caregiving, we’d love for you to apply!

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Training & development
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• $250 signing bonus with another $250 after 100 hrs worked

Responsibilities

• Companionship and conversation
• Personal Care (assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, feeding)
• Light Housekeeping/Household Management (incl. laundry and linen changing)
• Apparel selection (i.e. laying out clothes)
• Meal planning and preparation
• Medication reminders
• Mobility support (standby assist, transfer, hoyer lift)
• Transportation using own or client’s vehicle
• Helping family members learn safe care techniques
• Tolerance to pets (dogs and/or cats)
• Lift 40lbs or less

Qualifications

• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
• Ability to read, write, and speak English at an average adult level and interpret the Plan of Care Document provided by Senior Helpers
• Ability to drive is required
• Have a valid Patient Care Assistant/Aide (PCA) certificate or Certified Nurse Aide state issued license (will be verified)
• Ability to get to work using reliable transportation
• Valid US issued driver’s license with no serious driving violations
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
• Pass a criminal background check prior to employment with Senior Helpers
• Pass a drug screening test
• Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus, but not required
• Must be able to be reached via phone, text, or email for shift schedules, client updates and/or emergencies