Caregiver

Home Care Alternatives & Loving Hands Home Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Visions Benefits

401K after 1 year or 1000 hours

Job summary

Home Care Alternatives & Loving Hands Home Care in Lansing, MI is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to support clients in their homes, helping with daily activities while promoting dignity and independence. You will assist with personal care, mobility, meals, medication reminders, and light housekeeping, while prioritizing safety and discreet, respectful care.

Shifts include Tue & Thu 8 am–4 pm and Mon–Fri 4 pm–12 am, with occasional weekend coverage; you must be able to work 1 shift every other

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in healthcare or in-home care.
• Valid driver\'s license and reliable transportation daily.
• Hoyer experience or willingness to be trained.
• Urinary catheterization experience or willingness to train.
• Non-smoker and no acrylic nails.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for clients in their homes.
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication and assist with ambulation.
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor\'s appointments, walks, etc.).
• Assist with personal care, meal planning/preparation, and basic exercises.
• Complete client shopping or accompany them to complete tasks.
• Perform housekeeping duties and report any unusual incidents.
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.
• Offer activities essential for daily living and assist with meals if needed.

Skills

Compassionate

One-on-one care

Patient & dependable

Valid driver\'s license

Reliable transportation

Willing to train

Job description

Caregiver

We’re looking for a compassionate and dependable Caregiver to provide exceptional support to our clients in their homes. In this role, you’ll assist with daily activities while helping individuals maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Shifts:

Tues & Thurs 8 am to 4 pm and must be able to work 1 shift every other weekend.

Mon thru Fri 4 pm to 12 am and must be able to work 1 shift every other weekend.

Please call Mon thru Fri between 9 am to 4 pm if you have any questions or would like to set up a interview.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Visions Benefits
• 401K after 1 year or one thousand hours

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for clients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
• Remindclients to take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals and help with physical therapy exercises
• Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
• Perform housekeeping duties and report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting clients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
• Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
• Prior experience in a healthcare, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standard.
• Must be comfortable driving clients van and transporting her in it.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day.
• Hoyer experience or willing/capable of training.
• Urinary Catheterization experience or knowledge or willing/capable training.
• Non-Smoker
• No long or acrylic nails

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.