What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant position at Helperly?
About us
Here at Helperly, we believe that everyone deserves to feel independent, supported, happy, and healthy regardless of their circumstances. For that reason, we aim to make high quality intentional care easily accessible to everyone
We are based out of Sandy UT and have been operating to help seniors in the community to thrive, grow and have the independence they deserve since 2021!
Our work environment includes:
- Flexible working hours
- Growth opportunities
- Safe work environment
About Us
Here at Helperly, we believe that everyone deserves to feel independent, supported, happy, and healthy regardless of their circumstances. For that reason, we aim to make high quality intentional care easily accessible to everyone.
What does it mean to be a Helper?
Are you looking for a career that offers flexibility in your schedule? Or maybe where you get to work with interesting people or explore the healthcare field? How about one where you get to impact people’s lives? Enter.. A Helper.
Our 'Helpers' provide companionship, activities of daily living(bathing, toileting, etc), and other care to elderly individuals in their homes. By doing this, it not only provides a rich and rewarding experience for you, but it allows the individuals you serve to have greater independence, higher quality of life, and combat things such as loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Pretty cool, right?
So let’s talk about what your visits might look like. Depending on the client, some responsibilities might include:
- Activities of daily living including: Bathing, toileting, personal care, etc.
- Activities such as reading, playing games, looking at photos, or casual conversation
- Assist with light cleaning
- Offer assistance with basic needs like meal preparation or medication reminders
- Transportation for errands or grocery shopping
- Provide stable and consistent companionship on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis
- Monitor the health and well-being of the individuals in your care and report any concerns or changes to the appropriate parties
Do you have what it takes to be a Helper?
- Certified Nursing Assistant Experience (Required to assist clients who require ADL's)
- Valid Drivers License and automobile insurance
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Typically once assigned a client, you should plan on visits with them for at least 6 weeks, but this could be as light as an hour or two a week.
- Strong, consistent, and reliable communication with clients and scheduling staff
- Passionate about helping others have a high quality of life
- Prompt and punctual
- Strong interpersonal skills like active listening, empathy, conflict resolution, positivity, nonverbal communication, and patience
- Experience working with elderly preferred, but not required
Benefits:
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
- Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle.
- Supportive team and management dedicated to your personal and professional growth.
- The rewarding experience of making a significant difference in the lives of seniors.
** Because our team members are providing care and sometimes transportation for elderly individuals, we require all candidates that receive and accept employment to complete a background check before being hired.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.50 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Completion bonus
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
Weekly schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Bountiful, UT: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20
