Personal Care Aide
hace 2 días
Sun City West
Personal Care Aide Sun City West Surprise Northwest Valley | $17$18 / Hour, Based on Experience Do you have a heart for seniors? Do you believe everyone deserves to age with dignity in the home they love? Wed love for you to join our family. Senior Helpers of Sun City West-Surprise is a new, locally-owned home care agency serving seniors and their families across Sun City West, Surprise, and the surrounding communities. We are part of the nationally recognized Senior Helpers brand with decades of experience and a proven system of care backed by local ownership that is personally invested in this community. Our mission: keep those you love safe, comfortable, and independent at home and give their families peace of mind. We hand-pick caregivers who dont just provide care, but who truly serve and love the people in their charge. As a Personal Care Aide with Senior Helpers of Sun City West-Surprise, you will be the trusted, consistent presence in a clients daily life providing companionship, personal care, and recovery support so they can remain safely and happily at home. Important: This is not a live-in position. We offer daytime, evening, and overnight shifts. Personal Care Aides on overnight shifts are expected to remain awake and alert throughout. $17$18/Hour, DOE Competitive Pay, Based on Experience - Holiday Premium Pay 1.5x on 7 Holidays + Your Birthday - Overtime Eligible 1.5x for 40+ hours/week Paid Sick Time (PST): Accrues at 1 hour per 30 hours worked for all employees, eligible to use after 90 days per Arizona law. Mileage Reimbursement: Reimbursed at the standard IRS rate for approved business driving between client locations. Holiday Premium Pay: Earn 1.5x your rate on New Years Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve and your own birthday. Flexible Scheduling: Days, evenings, and overnights available. We work to match shifts to your life. Senior Helpers Training: Paid world-class caregiver training including specialized programs for Alzheimers, dementia, Parkinsons, and recovery care. Grow your skills. One-on-One Client Matching: Youre hand-matched to clients whose needs align with your strengths building real relationships, not rushing between rooms. Responsive Office Support: Our Care Coordinator is a phone call away. You are never alone on an assignment. Responsibilities vary by client and care plan but may include: Companionship, conversation & emotional support Light housekeeping & household management Meal planning & preparation Laundry and linen care Errands and transportation (clients or your own vehicle) Medication reminders Walking & mobility assistance - Bathing, dressing, grooming & toileting assistance Assist client to/from bed Monitor clients with Alzheimers, dementia, or memory care needs Post-surgical & recovery care support Overnight shifts (awake & alert no live-in assignments) Document care activities in the clients Care Plan Book daily Report significant client changes to the office promptly Required: Genuine compassion for seniors and a desire to make a positive difference Ability to treat every client with dignity, respect, and patience Reliable, punctual, and professional your client counts on you Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a conversational adult level Valid drivers license with a clean driving record and current auto insurance Reliable personal vehicle available for use during assignments Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening prior to employment Pre-employment TB screening required as a condition of hire Flexible and adaptable willing to work a variety of shifts and days, including evenings and overnights Must be 18 years of age or older and eligible to work in the United States Preferred but not required (we will train the right person): Prior caregiving experience professional or personal (including caring for a family member) Experience with Alzheimers, dementia, Parkinsons, or memory care CPR/First Aid certification (required within 90 days of hire if not already held) Comfort with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and toileting This is an active, hands-on role. You should be able to: Safely lift and/or move up to 50 lbs (e.g., a wheelchair or walker into/out of a vehicle) Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, or push/pull throughout a shift Assist clients with mobility, transfers, and activities of daily living Climb stairs multiple times during a shift as needed Remain awake, seated, and alert during overnight shifts See clearly (with or without correction) to monitor client safety Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Our office is based in Sun City West, AZ. We serve clients throughout Sun City West, Surprise, and the broader Northwest Phoenix Valley. Personal Care Aides should be willing to travel to client homes within surrounding communities. Why Personal Care Aides Choose Senior Helpers of Sun City West-Surprise One-on-one client relationships. Hand-matched assignments. A team that actually answers the phone. Work that is meaningful every single day. 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. Employment with Senior Helpers of Sun City West-Surprise is at-will. Either the employee or the company may end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without notice, so long as the reason does not violate applicable law. Ready to Make a Difference? Click Apply Now to get started.