Caregiver – In-Home Senior Care

Location: Graham, WA

Pay: $20.50 – $24.00 per hour (depending on experience and certification)Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Are you a compassionate caregiver looking to make a real difference in your community? Senior Helpers – South Tacoma is currently hiring experienced caregivers to support our growing client base in the Graham area.

As a caregiver with Senior Helpers, you will provide one-on-one care in the client’s home, helping seniors remain safe, independent, and comfortable in their own environment while building meaningful relationships.

We offer flexible scheduling, varied shifts, and opportunities to pick up additional open shifts that fit your availability.

Our office team works hard to create a supportive and respectful workplace where caregivers feel valued, appreciated, and supported.

What You’ll Do

As a caregiver with Senior Helpers, your daily responsibilities may include:

• Providing meaningful conversation and companionship

• Assisting with daily activities such as walking, dressing, grooming, and hygiene

• Meal preparation and light housekeeping

• Supporting clients with hobbies like games, gardening, or crafts

• Medication reminders and updates on client well-being

• Observing and reporting changes in condition or behavior

• Communicating with the care team and documenting care tasks in our caregiving app

Documentation Expectations

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

Clear documentation helps ensure continuity of care and keeps families and the care team informed.

Caregivers who take pride in thorough documentation and professional communication are highly valued on our team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• CNA or HCA certification (required)

• At least 1 year of professional caregiving experience

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Must be 18 years or older

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

• Must pass Washington State background and exclusion checks

• Authorized to work in the United States

• Must live in or be able to commute to Graham and surrounding service areas

For caregivers providing transportation:

• Valid driver’s license

• Insurance meeting Washington State minimum requirements

Technology & Documentation Requirements

• Must have a reliable cell phone

• Must be comfortable using caregiving apps for scheduling, clock-in/out, reviewing care plans, and documentation

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

Reliability is essential in this role. Our clients depend on consistent care, so caregivers must be dependable and committed to showing up for scheduled shifts.

What We Offer

• Flexible schedules that work with your lifestyle

• PTO (Paid Time Off)

• Paid training and ongoing professional development

• Incentives for good attendance and positive client feedback

• Employee recognition and referral bonus program

• Mileage reimbursement when applicable

• Virtual Primary Care benefit through Vitable Health (available after 90 days of employment)

About Senior Helpers – South Tacoma

Senior Helpers is a leading provider of in-home, non-medical care services, including personal care, companionship, Alzheimer’s and dementia support.

We proudly serve Tacoma, Lakewood, University Place, Graham, Spanaway, Steilacoom, DuPont, Parkland, Gig Harbor, and surrounding communities.

We are Great Place to Work® Certified, with 91% of caregivers saying they love working here.

Join a team that values your work, supports your growth, and gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Senior Helpers – South Tacoma is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.