Personal Care Assistant

Great, caring and kind people deserve a great place to work where they are appreciated........and Senior Helpers wants you!

We are hiring PCAs in Mechanicsville, East Richmond, Ashland!

Senior Helpers is proud to be the first and only national in-home care provider to receive certification as a Great Place to Work. Our PCAs (Personal Care Assistant) and staff are treated with respect in an inclusive environment, enjoy employee pride and camaraderie, and recognize that the work they do makes a real difference for our clients.

Caregiver Qualifications:

• 1 year of CNA/NA/PCA experience preferred
• Willing to accept new PCAs/CNAs and provide in-home care training.
• A valid driver's license, reliable transportation required - may need to drive clients in own vehicle. Will be reimbursed for mileage
• Must be willing to work in homes with pets. Cats and/or dogs
• You are passionate about helping others
• You enjoy customer service and communicating with clients
• You want to help your community and make a difference in someone’s life
  
  
  

What does a day in the life of a caregiver look like? Providing a helping hand.

• Have fun and engaging conversations with your clients to build relationships
• Participate in your clients’ favorite hobbies (scrapbooking, gardening, games, etc.)
• Prep meals for your clients to enjoy
• Assist your clients with walking, dressing, and other daily activities of living
• Report what activities were completed with your clients and provide updates on your clients’ physical condition, mental capacity, and behavior
  
  
  

Why be a Senior Helper Caregiver? We truly care about our staff.

• Starting pay rate of $17
• Great Place to Work® Certified—91% of our employees say Senior Helpers is a great place to work.
• Professional Growth Opportunities—we provide training opportunities to our caregivers to grow their skills as a caregiver and as a professional.
• Work/Life Balance—we understand the need for a healthy balance of your professional and personal life.
• Team Support—we believe that a strong team that gives support is the best way to succeed long term.
• Flexible Schedule—we understand that you may need flexibility to align with your lifestyle and schedule, so we work with our caregivers to fit their schedule to their availability.
• Make a Difference—when you are a Senior Helpers Caregiver, you will be the direct contact for our clients, giving you the opportunity to make their days brighter and help give our clients’ their independence. This not only helps our clients, but their families will appreciate all that you do too!
• 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 or local laws