Caregiver 1st Shift

Synergy Senior Management; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Serene Gardens of Rochester Hills in Rochester Hills, MI is seeking compassionate caregivers to join our growing team. The role involves helping residents with meals, bathing, dressing, mobility, and daily routines in a warm, supportive environment.

Responsibilities include escorting residents, light housekeeping, monitoring safety, encouraging hydration and socialization, and reporting changes to leadership.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in a communal care setting and learn new skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with daily activities.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Experience as a caregiver, CNA or HHA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete resident care including meals, bathing and daily routines.
• Escort residents to meals, activities, appointments, and social events.
• Perform light housekeeping and assist with laundry and hygiene.
• Support residents’ self-care and mobility, monitor safety and well-being.
• Report changes in condition to Floor Supervisor/Wellness Director.
• Assist in dining room during mealtimes and help with setup and serving.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Tools

Hoyer Lift

Job description

Serene Gardens of Rochester Hills

910 W. South Blvd, Rochester Hills, MI

Full Time

We are looking for compassionate caregivers to join our growing team at Serene Gardens of Rochester Hills! The right candidate has a can‑do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to provide many levels of support to our clients. Caregivers are responsible for providing assistance to residents in areas such as mealtime, bathing, and preparing for the day and evening. This position also provides encouragement to residents in such areas as self‑care and socialization.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the complete care of residents.
• Responsible for changing resident’s soiled briefs.
• Escort residents to and from meals, activities, appointments, etc.
• Assist with showers and bathing.
• Provide appropriate safety checks.
• Provide light housekeeping of resident homes.
• Prove and assist with oral care.
• Assist with wound care as directed.
• Assist residents with feedings and tube feedings.
• Set up residents’ meals.
• Encourage hydration of residents as needed.
• Encourage socialization of residents and host activities.
• Assist residents as needed and as directed by management and floor supervisor.
• Will assist in the dining room during mealtimes and will assist with set up/clean up, taking meal/beverage orders, serving, bussing tables, etc.
• Responsible for getting residents ready and to the lobby for scheduled internal and external appointments and activities.
• Will assist with washing, drying, folding and returning laundry to the correct resident/location.
• Will be trained on and aware of what constitutes a change in condition and report any suspected change to Floor Supervisor/Wellness Director.
• Comply with Residents’ Rights policy and Community and Employee Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a communal 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 preferred)
• 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)

EEO Statement

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.

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