1st Shift Caregiver for Senior Living

Homestead Healthcare; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room for growth

Employee recognition events

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision for full‑t

Tapcheck pay on demand

Job summary

Bridgeway Park Battle Creek Senior Living Community, under new management, is seeking compassionate professionals to join our dementia-focused care team. We offer a warm, supportive environment, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth while delivering high-quality resident care.

You will assist residents with daily living activities, pass medications, maintain cleanliness and infection control, and document care while communicating changes to supervisors.

Qualifications

• Dementia caregiving experience is required.
• Compassionate, patient-centered care approach.
• Ability to pass a background check and maintain professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities (transfers, bathing, dressing, toileting, walking).
• Pass medications and provide hands-on care per care plans.
• Maintain cleanliness and light housekeeping to ensure a safe environment.
• Follow safety, health, and infection control procedures.
• Assess changes in residents' condition and communicate promptly to supervisor.

Skills

Dementia care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Notification of New Management - Exciting Opportunities at Bridgeway Park Battle Creek!

We are thrilled to announce that Bridgeway Park Battle Creek Senior Living Community is under new management! With fresh leadership and a renewed commitment to excellence, we are excited to continue fostering a warm, caring, and vibrant environment for both our residents and staff. As part of this exciting transition, we are actively looking to expand our team with dedicated and compassionate professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our seniors, especially those with dementia. We are particularly seeking individuals with dementia caregiving experience, as we strive to provide the highest quality of specialized care to our residents with cognitive challenges. Your expertise and empathy in this area are highly valued.

Why Join Our Team?

• Be part of a supportive and dynamic work environment
• Competitive salaries and benefits
• Opportunities for growth and development
• The chance to make a positive impact every day

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with daily living activities such as transferring in and out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting, and walking.
• Passing medication is a primary responsibility along with hands-on care to each resident.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the environment which may include light housekeeping.
• Comply with all safety and health standards, including infection control procedures.
• Assess for changes in condition and communicate immediately to the supervisor.
• Administer medications and injections to residents based on medical charts.
• Following schedule, and assisting residents with repositioning.
• Follow procedures regarding documenting medications.
• Utilize good judgment in providing client care and safety.
• Assisting other team members with their duties.
• Complete all required documents and charting.
• Answer call lights and assess residents' needs.
• Obtain meal trays and assist with eating.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Reliable transportation.
• Every other weekend.

Benefits

• ROOM FOR GROWTH.
• Employee Recognition events.
• PAID TIME OFF.
• Medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees.
• Tapcheck, access your pay when you need it.