Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services of Siouxland (SHS) brightens the lives of seniors who can benefit from a helping hand and a friendly smile. Our caregivers, who are seniors themselves, make life a little easier by providing compassionate care in the comfort of our care receiver’s home.
SHS empowers seniors to continue living independently by caring for day-to-day tasks that become more challenging as seniors age.
SHS is looking for caregivers who are seniors in the following counties: Woodbury, Monona, Plymouth, and Sioux counties in Iowa; Union and Clay counties in South Dakota; and Cedar, Dakota, Dixon, Thurston, and Wayne counties in Nebraska.
Qualifications:
Enjoy working with our senior population
Be a caring, empathetic, compassionate and reliable individual
Understand the importance of our services to our seniors
Have a positive attitude and be dedicated to our SHS mission
High level of emotional intelligence
Ability to follow detailed instructions to execute our care plan
Maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job
Maintain the highest standards of customer service and professionalism set by SHS
Be proactive to find other ways to help our seniors once all tasks have been completed
Companionship and Homemaker Duties may include:
Provide Companionship
Assist with Light Housekeeping such as laundry, vacuuming, washing dishes, etc…
Shopping and Errands
Meal Preparation
Medication Reminders
Pet Care
Light Yard Work
Light Handyman Services
Overnight Supervision
Incidental Transportation to doctor’s appointments, family, or their favorite restaurant
Personal Care Duties may include:
Assist with Dressing
Assist with Feeding
Assist with Showering / Bathing
Mobility Assistance
Assist with Toileting / Incontinence
Memory Care
Other Responsibilities:
Arrive on Time for all Services
Maintain documentation of all services provided
Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to our office staff
Communicate regularly and proactively with our office staff
Participate in relevant in-service opportunities and other informational meeting when possible
Clock in and out using our care management system
If interested, please call (605)540-0266 or send an email to info@siouxlandshs.com and provide your phone number.
