- Senior Assistant | Non-Medical Senior Services
- Lakeri Senior Services
- Maryland, USA
- Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling
- About Lakeri
Lakeri Senior Services provides personalized, non-medical support designed to help older adults maintain their independence, safety, connection, and confidence. Through reliable transportation, appointment accompaniment, essential errands, community outings, and thoughtful family communication, we provide seniors and their families with elevated assistance and peace of mind. The Opportunity We are seeking polished, dependable Senior Assistants who understand the importance of professionalism, discretion, and thoughtful service. Senior Assistants take time to understand each client’s needs, preferences, and routines. This is a client-facing role for individuals who are attentive, composed, organized, and genuinely enjoy working with older adults.
Responsibilities
- Provide reliable transportation and accompaniment for medical, dental, therapy, rehabilitation, and other scheduled appointments
- Remain available to support clients throughout appointments when requested
- Assist with essential shopping, personal errands, and prepared prescription pickups
- Accompany clients to religious services, social activities, family visits, shopping, and community outings
- With the client’s authorization, document and communicate relevant appointment information to designated family members
- Maintain timely, professional communication with clients, families, and the Lakeri team
- Complete clear and accurate service notes
- Respect each client’s privacy, dignity, preferences, and independence
- The Ideal Candidate
- Dependable, punctual, and highly organized
- Warm, attentive, and professionally presented
- Calm and adaptable when schedules or circumstances change
- Comfortable working independently and exercising sound judgment
- Able to communicate clearly and respectfully with older adults and families
- Discreet with personal and confidential information
- Committed to providing a consistently thoughtful client experience
Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
- Reliable, clean, and properly insured vehicle
- Ability to pass required background and driving-record checks
- Reliable smartphone with calling, messaging, and navigation capabilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to complete service documentation accurately and promptly
- Previous experience supporting older adults, families, patients, or clients is welcomed
- Role Distinction
This is a non-medical senior-assistance position. Senior Assistants do not provide nursing, medication administration, bathing, dressing, toileting, lifting, or other hands-on personal-care services.
- Why Join Lakeri
- Meaningful work that supports independence and connection
- Flexible scheduling based on client needs and availability
- Clearly defined, non-medical responsibilities
- A polished and respectful service environment
- The opportunity to grow with an emerging Maryland senior-services company
How to Apply
Please submit your résumé along with a brief introduction describing your interest in working with older adults, your general availability, and the Maryland areas in which you are available to provide services. Pay: $16.00 – $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Experience
Caregiving: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute
Laurel, MD 20708 (Preferred) Work Location: In person