Job Description

Caregiver Position at Senior Helpers of Castle Rock & Parker

Caregivers at Senior Helpers of Castle Rock & Parker do more than assist with daily tasks. They bring stability, dignity, and meaningful connection into the lives of seniors. From personal care and mobility support to companionship and meal preparation, every shift is an opportunity to make a real impact.

Youll build real relationships, hearing life stories, sharing conversations, and becoming a consistent, trusted presence in someones day. These are the moments that make the work rewarding.

Youll join a dependable, team-oriented environment where your work is respected, your schedule is valued, and the difference you make is truly felt.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care activities including:
• Baths (sponge, tub, shower, and bed bath)
• Hygiene assistance (mouth care, hair care, lotion, electric shave only)
• Basic skin care and foot care
• Toileting
• Transferring (bed to chair, wheelchair, and shower, etc.)
• Dressing and undressing
• Change diaper/brief
• Ambulation
• Medication assistance/reminder
• Assist with household tasks necessary to the clients health care needs, including:
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals
• Assisting in feeding client, as appropriate
• Light housekeeping of clients environment, including linens and making the bed
• Laundering clients clothing and bedding, including ironing
• Assisting clients with errands, transportation, shopping, and mail sorting

• Use equipment and supplies safely.
• Engage with clients in conversation, hobbies, activities, board games, and other types of proper activities for the client.
• Pet walking and assistance
• Monitor, observe, and encourage range of motion exercises and other procedures as instructed by any professional staff.
• Maintain a written log with receipts of all client money used to purchase goods or materials for the clients care.
• Report any changes in clients condition to the Supervisor.
• Document care provided consistent with agency requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• A demonstrated ability to effectively interact with colleagues, clients, and supervisors.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and self-control.
• Good comprehension and communication skills, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through verbal and written communication.
• Must demonstrate enthusiasm, trustworthiness, personal integrity, and honesty.
• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect.
• Ability to communicate with clients and to remain calm under stress.
• Demonstrated ability to operate safely in the workplace.
• Ability to work autonomously and understand when a superior needs to be involved in decision-making.
• Good decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and implement the best solution to solve problems or challenges.
• Self-motivated, with a dedication to keeping up to date technically.

Qualifications

• Must meet CO state requirements for care giving services
• Must have a valid and current state drivers license and insurance.
• Must have safe and reliable transportation to go to and from the clients location and/or facilities, and have a vehicle available during assignments in order to assist clients with shopping needs if required.
• Must be available to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to successfully complete required, paid training

Benefits

• Gross hourly range of $21 - $25, based on experience
• Paid orientation and ongoing training
• Multiple career track options

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with medical limitations and/or disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to lift, move, and assist clients. If you feel you cannot safely lift the client, please notify the office immediately.
• Ability to safely assist clients in and out of a vehicle and safely lift a wheelchair or walker weighing up to 50lbs into and out of a vehicle.
• Able to communicate with others to accurately exchange information.
• Able to operate office equipment such as a computer, phone, etc.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.

• Able to perform tasks such as lifting, light housekeeping, walking, and driving.

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.

Senior Helpers of Castle Rock & Parker is an independently owned and operated franchise backed by a nationally recognized in-home senior care leader with over 400 locations worldwide.

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