There are many reasons you may be considering a part-time job in Senior Care. Maybe you’re a nursing student trying to determine the sector of healthcare you prefer? Maybe you’re considering a career change? Could be you simply enjoy working with the senior community and would like to offer whatever skills you have? Whatever the reason, below are a few senior care jobs to consider.
Non-Medical or Companion Caregiver

The qualifications and extent of care that can be provided by a non-medical or companion caregiver varies from state-to-state. Generally speaking, a companion caregiver visits a senior in their home, retirement community, or nursing home to provide socialization or to assist with non-medical tasks. This could include:

• going out to lunch
• heading to the movies
• sitting and talking for a couple of hours
• light housekeeping
• running errands
• pet care
• driving to and from medical appointments

A background check, driving history report, and referrals are, of course, required for any type of senior care work—but previous experience is not necessarily required. Instead, you must possess patience, compassion, and a genuine desire to help seniors.

Offer Your Specialized Skills to a Senior Community

Another great way to work part-time with seniors is by searching for a creative way to offer your specialized skills to a senior community. Browse through the part-time job listings on SeniorCare.Jobs, at adult day care centers, retirement communities, independent and assisted living communities, and in nursing homes to find a good fit. You can even call or email the activities director directly to discuss what you have to offer. For example, if you’re a beautician, you may be able to secure a position one or two days a week in the beauty parlor cutting hair or doing nails.

Look for a Part-Time Position that Will Provide Valuable Experience in Your Degree

If you’re currently enrolled in school for any position in the healthcare field, and you plan on working with seniors once you obtain your degree, a part-time job in senior care will look great on your resume. While you’ll only be able to apply for non-medical positions, there are still many positions you can apply for. You could work at the front desk, in the kitchen, in the activities center, or as a senior companion or non-medical caregiver. Even if your part-time job is not directly related to your degree, this allows you first-hand experience working with the senior community—and will also provide you with an excellent opportunity to network.

If you’re in need of a part-time job, consider a rewarding career in senior care by browsing through our part-time job listings today.