Caregiver - 3rd Shift

Synergy Senior Management; Harbor Springs (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $24/hour

Job summary

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

We offer starting pay of $24 per hour. Responsibilities include personal hygiene assistance, medication support, mobility help, meal prep, and light housekeeping, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Caregiver with compassionate, supportive approach and willingness to learn.
• Ability to assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with mobility.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients, including showering and dressing.
• Help clients take prescribed medications and assist with ambulation.
• Help with mobility to appointments and walks.
• Plan and prepare meals.
• Assist with physical therapy exercises.
• Complete client shopping or accompany them to do so.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Report unusual incidents and respond to emergencies.
• Support daily living activities including meals.

Skills

Compassionate care

One-on-one care

Lifts up to 50 lbs

Valid driver's license

Night/weekend availability

Hoyer lift experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver, CNA or HHA, or CNA Program

Job description

Pineview Cottage 3498 Harbor-Petoskey Road, Harbor Springs, MI Full Time 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 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 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.

Pineview Cottage