On-Call Caregivers Wanted Senior Helpers South Tacoma

Now Hiring: On-Call Caregiver
Senior Helpers South Tacoma
Service Area: Tacoma & Surrounding Areas

Pay: $22.00 $25.00 per hour (depending on experience and certification)

Are you a compassionate and reliable caregiver who thrives in dynamic situations Senior Helpers South Tacoma is currently seeking on-call caregivers to provide essential care for seniors when urgent needs arise or when regularly scheduled caregivers are unavailable. This vital role ensures no client is ever left without the care they depend on.

Position Overview:

As an on-call caregiver youll be a trusted member of our care team ready to respond quickly and step in to provide quality assistance with little notice. Your dependability and flexibility directly support the health and well-being of our elderly clients and their families.

Why On-Call Caregivers Are Essential

On-call caregivers play a critical role in home care. They provide reliable coverage when last-minute needs arise - whether due to caregiver illness unexpected client changes or urgent shift openings. Their flexibility ensures that seniors never go without the support they depend on giving families peace of mind and maintaining continuity of care. On-call caregivers are the backbone of a responsive care team stepping in with compassion and professionalism whenever they are needed most.

Why Work with Senior Helpers

• • Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference in the lives of seniors every day

  • Flexible Scheduling: Be available on your terms while maintaining work/life balance

  • Paid orientation & Development: Advance your skills and career with ongoing education

  • Recognition & Rewards:

    • Employee of the Month awards

    • Bonuses for reliability and positive feedback

    • Referral incentives

Key Responsibilities:

• • Provide personal care (assistance with walking dressing grooming and hygiene)

  • Support clients with light housekeeping and meal preparation

  • Offer medication reminders and assist with transportation as needed

  • Build meaningful relationships through conversation and companionship

  • Observe and document changes in condition behavior or needs

  • Maintain communication with clients families and the care team

  • Provide safe transportation to appointments and errands

Qualifications:

• • High school diploma or equivalent

  • CNA or HCA certification (required)

  • At least 1 year of professional caregiving experience

  • Valid drivers license and reliable transportation

  • Willingness to be on-call and respond promptly to care requests

  • Must be 18 years or older

  • Must have areliable cell phoneand be comfortable using caregiving apps for scheduling and documentation

  • Must be able to write clear and accurate documentation in English

  • Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs and assisting with mobility

  • Must pass Washington State background and exclusion checks

  • Must reside in or be able to commute to client locations in Tacoma and surrounding areas

  • For caregivers providing transportation: valid drivers license and insurance meeting Washington State requirements

Minimum Availability Requirement:
Caregivers must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours per week. This ensures each team member is actively taking at least one to two shifts weekly and helps us maintain consistent reliable care for our clients.

Documentation Expectations

Accurate documentation is an essential part of providing safe high-quality care. Caregivers are required to completedetailed shift notes in our caregiving app at the end of every visit documenting the care provided the clients condition and any changes observed.

Clear communication through documentation helps ensure continuity of care between caregivers and keeps families and the care team informed.

Caregivers who take pride inthorough documentation and professional communicationare highly valued on our team.

About Senior Helpers

Senior Helpers is a nationally recognized provider ofin-home non-medical care. We offer a wide range of services including personal care Alzheimers and dementia care Parkinsons care and companion care.

Our mission is to help seniors remainsafe independent and comfortable in their own homeswhile giving peace of mind to their families.

We are proud to beGreat Place to Work Certified with91% of our employees saying Senior Helpers is a great place to work.

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Be the reason someone feels seen safe and supported.
Join our on-call team today and help ensure no senior goes without care.

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