Caregiver/CNA - Battle Creek, MI

Villagecaregiving; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care to clients in need. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring the comfort and safety of elderly patients or those recovering from health issues. You'll be responsible for personal hygiene support, medication assistance, and meal preparation, all while fostering a supportive environment. If you have a caring attitude and a passion for helping others, this is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact in your community. Flexible scheduling and a variety of benefits make this position even more appealing.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in healthcare or in-home care.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients.
• Help clients take prescribed medication and assist with ambulation.
• Plan and prepare meals.

Skills

Compassionate care

Physical capability

Medication assistance

Meal preparation

Mobility assistance

Housekeeping

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA program completion

Tools

Hoyer Lift

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate caregiver/CNA to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to provide various levels of support to our clients.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

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 with ambulation.
• Assist 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 do so successfully.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.
• Offer activities essential for daily living, including assisting patients with meals, 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 day.
• Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner.
• Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment.
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards.
• Supportive and compassionate attitude.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, or experience as a Caregiver, CNA, 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.