What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver for Seniors position at Senior Helpers of Colorado Springs?
Caregiver – Make a difference every day!
Join our exciting new team at Senior Helpers of Colorado Springs, our caregivers do more than provide care, they bring comfort, companionship, dignity, and peace of mind to seniors and their families. Every visit is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life while helping them remain safe, independent, and comfortable in their own home.
We are seeking compassionate, dependable caregivers who are passionate about serving older adults and creating positive experiences for the people they care for.
Why Join Senior Helpers of Colorado Springs?
- Flexible schedules (days, evenings, nights, and weekend opportunities available)
- Earn $17.00 - $19.00 per hour including mileage for select shifts.
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
- Supportive local leadership team that values and appreciates caregivers
- Purpose-driven work that makes a difference every day
Responsibilities as a Senior Helpers Caregiver:
- Build meaningful relationships through conversation, companionship, and shared experiences.
- Participate in your client's favorite activities such as gardening, listening and singing to music, puzzles, card games, crafts, reading, or taking a walk.
- Prepare meals and snacks that support your client's health and well-being.
- Assist with personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, oral hygiene, transferring & positioning, incontinence care, toileting, and mobility assistance.
- Provide transportation to appointments, errands, social activities, or community events.
- Organize incoming mail.
- Assist with light housekeeping, laundry, and creating a safe home environment.
- Provide medication reminders and support clients with their daily routines.
- Offer compassionate Alzheimer's and dementia care when needed.
- Keep families and the office informed by documenting care provided and reporting changes in a client's condition.
- Any other task as delegated by family or staffing.
Qualifications:
- Ability to treat clients with dignity, respect, compassion, patience, and exceptional care.
- Ability to read, write and speak English at an average adult level
- Valid driver’s license with no serious driving violations and current auto insurance.
- 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, not required.
- Ability to transport client in a vehicle safely.
Join a Team That Cares
At Senior Helpers of Colorado Springs, we believe our caregivers are the heart of our organization. We are committed to creating a supportive, respectful, and rewarding workplace where caregivers can thrive while making a lasting impact on the lives of seniors and their families.
If you are looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and an opportunity to grow professionally while serving your community, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Senior Helpers family, where care, compassion, and purpose come together every day.
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.
Salary : $17 - $19