Caregiver Assistant: Daily Pay, Benefits & Growth

Bickford Senior Living; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Pay available daily

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking a Caregiver Assistant to support residents with daily living, meals, and social engagement, delivering care with compassion to preserve dignity.

Starting at $15 per hour, this full-time role offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, and voluntary products, plus a 401(k) with employer match and daily pay option. Training and dementia care knowledge are encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or related experience.
• Willing to complete CNA course within 6 months of hire.
• Willing to take additional state-required training or education.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required or willingness to obtain certification.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Know the residents you serve, providing care based on their service plans.
• Assist in all aspects of a resident’s daily life, including activities of daily living, meal service, and social engagement.
• Appropriately communicate with branch clinical leadership when a resident’s needs change.
• Knowledge of how to approach and care for residents with dementia.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Judgment / problem-solving

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Willing to complete CNA course within 6 months

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Bickford Senior Living in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking a Caregiver Assistant to support residents with daily living, meals, and social engagement, delivering care with compassion to preserve dignity.

Starting at $15 per hour, this full-time role offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, and voluntary products, plus a 401(k) with employer match and daily pay option. Training and dementia care knowledge are encouraged.