Caregiver - 3rd Shift

Hireology; Harbor Springs (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pineview Cottage in Northern Michigan is seeking a full-time compassionate caregiver for 3rd shift. You will provide personal hygiene assistance, mobility support, meals, medication help, and daily living activities in a one-on-one home-like setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, CNA/HHA preferred, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Lifting up to 50 pounds and willingness to work nights/weekends are needed.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, supportive caregiver with patient demeanor.
• Able to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willing to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance (showering, bathing, dressing, eating).
• Assist with medications and ambulation.
• Support mobility for appointments, walks, etc.
• Plan and prepare meals.
• Assist with physical therapy exercises.
• Complete client shopping or accompany them.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Report unusual incidents and respond to emergencies.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including meals.

Skills

Compassionate

Lifting 50 lbs

Driver's license

Flexible shifts

Healthcare/homecare experience (1y+)

One-on-one setting

Willingness to learn

Health and safety standards

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; CNA/HHA preferred

Job description

Pineview Cottage, Northern Michigan's premier assisted living community, is looking for full-time compassionate caregiver to join our growing team on 3rd shift! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to provide many levels of support to our clients.

Benefits

• $24 an hour starting pay

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.