PCA - CNA Caregiver Part Time & Full Time -- M1

Senior Helpers of Richmond

PCA - CNA Caregiver Part Time & Full Time -- M1

Mechanicsville, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Flexible schedule

    Opportunity for advancement

    Training & development

    Health insurance

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Vision insurance

    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. 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!

    Primary 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

    Create and maintain open communication with seniors, their families, and our staff

    Assist with personal care

    Companionship

    Assist with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as assigned

    Has experience with Dementia

    Has experience with Gait belt Transfers

    ** Caregiver must be a Certified PCA, CNA, or Nurse Aide to get qualified for this position

    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

    Competitive pay

    Minimum shifts are 4 hours

    Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening. Testing includes, but is not limited to, amphetamines, methamphetamines, cocaine, opiates (including morphine), and benzodiazepines. Applicants with valid prescriptions may disclose them to the testing provider.

    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 and local laws.