Caregiver

StoryPoint Group; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Job summary

StoryPoint Group in Traverse City is looking for dedicated Caregivers to provide compassionate assistance to our residents. You will support daily living activities, maintain communication with families, and adhere to our care standards.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and experience in healthcare, geriatrics, or similar fields. This role offers an hourly wage of up to $21, with flexible shifts and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, geriatrics, or with elderly populations preferred.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Effective communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Support resident care and daily activities.
• Maintain timely and accountable attendance.
• Communicate changes in resident needs effectively.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Ability to assist with daily living activities

Understanding of healthcare standards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA or MA Certification

Job description

Position Summary

As a Caregiver you are responsible for providing caring and personalized assistance for residents living in our community.

Up to $21/hour!

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous Healthcare, Geriatrics, or experience working with the elderly population preferred.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) Certification preferred.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Accountabilities for Caregiver

• Timely & Accountable Attendance: Uphold work schedules, be ready to start work on time, remain on the job for the whole duration of the shift, and limit use of time off.
• 1440 Care for residents: Understand and lead our 1440 care standards so you and your team ensure each resident and each family has their needs met.
• Communicate resident changes immediately: Provide timely and detailed information to your Wellness Leader regarding any changes to a resident’s needs or care.
• Responsible communication with families: Communicate messages tactfully and timely with resident families and ensure the message has been received and correctly understood.
• Build strong community relationships: With Wellness and community peers, families, residents, and Leaders.

Responsibilities for Caregiver

• Actively support our culture – our pillars and 1440.
• Complete daily/weekly tasks as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator, and assist others routinely with their assignments if needed.
• Provide compassionate and competent care for residents by performing the following services:
• Bathing, showering and grooming assistance
• Assist residents with dining
• Provide wheelchair and walking escorts
• Provide toileting and light incontinence care assistance
• Assist with morning and bedtime routines
• Perform light upkeep of resident rooms
• Answer resident call signals
• Medication assistance, personal care/ medication administration, Assisted Living, Memory Care
• Complete and document appropriate records, including pertinent information entered into log book.
• Work scheduled shift but also provide flexibility and be open to helping other shifts if needed.
• Maintain knowledge of all safety and emergency procedures.
• Abide by all company policies and procedures.
• Communicate any concerns regarding resident care, treatment, or changes in behavior to the appropriate person.
• Attend community staff meetings, in‑service programs, safety courses, and other required meetings.
• Stay up to date and knowledgeable of all departmental communication.

General Working Conditions

This position entails standing for long periods of time. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk, and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment. The employee must read, write, and speak fluent English. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and push/pull equipment frequently. The employee must possess good organization skills, the ability to work under pressure, and meet deadlines. The employee must be compassionate and empathetic. The employee may frequently bend, reach, grasp, climb, squat, and kneel. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity.