Caregiver

Immediately Hiring Caregivers for Days, Live In, Nights, & Weekends in Colorado Springs!

NOW HIRING! – Join our exciting new team here in Colorado Springs, CO.  We are looking for caring, compassionate people who want to make a difference in people's lives.  The ideal candidate will provide professional caregiving services to help clients maintain their independence and to assist them with household and family support services.   We offer continuous training, flexible hours, competitive pay and opportunities close to your home.  We are looking to fill this position immediately.

Interview today for a variety of shifts available: whether you desire part-time, full-time, mornings, afternoons, days, evenings, overnights, live-in, and weekends.

Senior Helpers is one of the fastest-growing home care companies in the nation and our "LIFE profile" delivery of care training assists you the caregiver to extend the success of your clients to remain as independent as possible. Join this new team as we build an enjoyable, caring work environment. As a leading senior care provider, Senior Helpers is the first national in-home care company to be recognized as a Great Place to Work!  Senior Helpers was founded in 2002 with a vision to help seniors age with dignity.  Senior Helpers culture is based on strong core values, recognition of achievements and respect. 

We are looking for YOU to make a difference in our clients lives! 

Caregiver Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience and availability $17.00-$19.00 per hour plus including mileage for select shifts.
• 24/7 staff support from internal office while you're on shift in the event of emergencies
• Friendly work environment and employee recognition events
• PPE supplied
• Specialized training and opportunities for personal certifications
• Paid sick time 
• Healthcare wellness benefits available
• Satisfaction – As a Senior Helpers Caregiver, you experience the privilege of giving back to your community and Veterans with every shift you complete.

Qualifications:

• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
• Ability to read, write and speak English at an average adult level
• Ability to drive or use public transportation to get to work
• Valid driver’s license with no serious driving violations
• Ability to successfully complete Companion Care and/or Personal Care Services training and skill assessment test.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must possess a valid social security number
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
• Must have flexibility with schedule and be able to work various shifts and days
• High School diploma or GED.
• Legal Identification and proof of authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to use clock in/out & care documentation system used by agency successfully through caregiver mobile app using a working SMART phone.

Preferred:

• At least one-year professional caregiving experience
• Ability to transport client in a vehicle safely.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain open communication with seniors, their families, and our staff
• Personal Care
• Duties include, but not limited to:
  - Bathing
  - Mobility
  - Transferring & Positioning
  - Incontinence Care
  - Medication Reminders
  - Oral Hygiene
  - Feeding
  - Toileting
• Companionship
• Duties include, but not limited to:
  - Conversation & Companionship
  - Some Meal Preparation
  - Light Housekeeping
  - Errand Services
  - Grocery Shopping
  - Incidental Transportation
  - Laundry & Linen Washing
  - Clothes Shopping
  - Recreational Activities
  - Grooming & Dressing Guidance
  - Organize Incoming Mail
• Any other task as delegated by family or staffing

Senior Helpers of Colorado Springs is an independently owned and operated franchisee of SH Franchising LLC dba Senior Helpers^® 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.