Caregiver

Synergy Senior Management; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tridgeview Commons is seeking a compassionate caregiver for 2nd shift to support residents in daily activities and personal care. The role emphasizes one-on-one attention, mobility assistance, meal prep, and safety vigilance in a senior living setting.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma (CNA/HHA a plus), are able to lift up to 50 pounds, and hold a valid driver’s license for transportation and appointments. Nights and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; CNA/HHA training preferred.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Experience in healthcare or home care (min 1 year).
• Willing to work nights and/or weekends.
• Compassionate and patient with residents.
• Hoyer lift experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly residents.
• Help clients take prescribed medication and assist with ambulation.
• Assist with mobility to appointments, walks, etc.
• Plan and prepare meals.
• Assist with physical therapy exercises.
• Complete shopping or accompany residents to shops.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Report incidents and act quickly in emergencies.
• Offer daily living activities and meals assistance.

Skills

Caregiver experience

Compassionate demeanor

One-on-one setting

Lift up to 50 lbs

Valid driver’s license

Night/weekend shifts

Education

High school diploma

CNA/HHA program

Tools

Hoyer lift

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 (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Plan and prepare meals
• Assist with physical therapy exercises
• Complete client’s 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 areessential 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 driver’s 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.