Caregivers

Synergy Senior Management; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Grandhaven Senior Living in Lansing, MI is seeking compassionate Caregivers to join our team. We value a can-do attitude, friendly demeanor, and the ability to provide varying levels of support to residents.

The role includes personal care, mobility assistance, meal planning, light housekeeping, and daily living support. Qualified candidates will have 1 year of related healthcare or in-home care experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work flexible shifts including nights and

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care for at least 1 year.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.
• High school diploma or equivalent; CNA/HHA or CNA program completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for residents as needed, including showering, bathing, dressing and eating.
• Help residents take prescribed medications and assist with ambulation.
• Assist with mobility around the home and accompany to appointments.
• Plan and prepare meals for residents.
• Assist with physical therapy exercises as directed.
• Complete shopping or accompany residents on errands.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed.
• Report unusual incidents and respond to emergencies.
• Support daily living activities and assist with meals.

Job description

Grandhaven Senior Living

3145 W Mt Hope Ave, Lansing, MI

Full Time

Due to continued growth, Grandhaven Senior Living, the Lansing area's premiere senior assisted living community, is looking for a few compassionate Caregivers to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to provide many levels of support to our residents.

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.

Grandhaven Senior Living