Job Description
Your Next Chapter Starts Here – Become a Caregiver in Laguna Hills!
Do you have a passion for helping others and a heart full of kindness? Whether you’re a natural caregiver from helping family or an experienced professional, Senior Helpers of South Orange County invites you to join our award-winning team in Laguna Hills! Together, we’ll make a difference one life at a time.
Who We’re Looking For
Our caregivers bring diverse skills and backgrounds to their roles. You might be:
- A Family Caregiver: Have you supported a loved one in their time of need? Your compassion and dedication are exactly what we’re looking for.
- A Seasoned Professional: With experience in home care, assisted living, or healthcare, your skills will shine in this rewarding role.
If you’re dependable, kind, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
Every day as a caregiver is an opportunity to make someone smile. Your tasks may include:
Personal Care Support
- Help clients feel confident and cared for with bathing, grooming, and dressing assistance.
- Safely assist with transfers, mobility support, and toileting needs.
Companionship & Social Activities
- Share conversations, games, or favorite pastimes to brighten your client’s day.
- Encourage gentle activities like walks or light exercises tailored to their abilities.
Daily Living Support
- Prepare simple, nutritious meals and assist with feeding if needed.
- Keep living spaces tidy with light housekeeping and laundry.
- Provide medication reminders to ensure proper schedules are followed.
Transportation & Errands
* Safely escort clients to appointments, social outings, or errands.
Safety Monitoring
* Create a safe environment and report any health or behavioral changes promptly.
Your role is about more than tasks—it’s about fostering trust, comfort, and joy in the lives of those you care for.
Why Work with Senior Helpers?
- Award-Winning Culture: Recognized as a Great Place to Work for six years straight!
- One-on-One Care: Build meaningful connections with clients while delivering focused, personal attention.
- Flexible Schedules: Work shifts that fit your life, from short visits to full-day support.
- Opportunities to Grow: Gain new skills and advance your career with our comprehensive training programs.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive Pay: $17 to $20 per hour, paid biweekly.
- Generous Benefits: 5 sick days, holiday pay, mileage reimbursement, and bonus programs.
- Ongoing Training: Hands-on and online courses, including specialized certifications in dementia and chronic care
- Train hands-on in our Center of Excellence, where we provide a mock-home environment to gain realistic training in!
- 6 Months of continuous monthly online training provided, including dementia, Parkinson's, chronic conditions, hospice, and more!
- Free Gear: Scrubs and PPE provided for your comfort and safety.
- Supportive Team: Our 24/7 office staff is always here to back you up.
What You Bring
- 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Family or professional caregiving experience is welcomed—no formal experience required!
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and car insurance.
- Physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to pass background checks and drug screenings.
- A compassionate attitude and strong communication skills.
Your Schedule, Your Way
We value your time and provide flexibility to fit your lifestyle:
- Morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts.
- Options for 12-hour, 8-hour, 4-hour, and 2-hour shifts.
- Stacked shifts, holiday shifts, and weekend availability.
EEOC Statement
At Senior Helpers - South OC, we are proud to foster an inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,