Caregiver

Tridgeview Commons; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tridgeview Commons in Midland, Michigan, is seeking a compassionate caregiver to join our team on 2nd shift. The right candidate will bring a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to provide varying levels of support to our residents.

Responsibilities include personal hygiene, medication assistance, mobility support, meal planning, and activities that promote daily living. Prior caregiving experience preferred; equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents.
• Help clients take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation.
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor appointments, walks etc.).
• Plan and prepare meals.
• Assist with physical therapy exercises.
• Complete clients shopping or accompany them to successfully do so.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.
• Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals.

Job description

Tridgeview Commons, Midlands premiere assisted living community is looking for a compassionate caregiver to join our growing team on 2nd shift! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to provide many levels of support to our residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
• Help clients take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctors appointments, walks etc.)
• Plan and prepare meals
• Assist with physical therapy exercises
• Complete clients shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients 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
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with physical capability to perform job-related duties
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation every single day
• Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
• Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends
• Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
• Supportive and compassionate
• High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver, CNA or HHA, or completion of a CNA Program
• Take pride in providing high quality care
• Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)

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.