Caregivers

Synergy Senior Management; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandhaven Senior Living in Lansing is seeking compassionate Caregivers to join our team. The role involves providing personal hygiene support, assisting with medications and ambulation, and helping residents with mobility to appointments and activities.

You will also assist with meal planning, light housekeeping, and daily living tasks, while ensuring safety and compassionate care at all times. Flexible shifts are available to meet resident needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in one-on-one care setting preferred.
• Ability to follow safety and health standards.
• Willingness to learn new skills and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Assist with medication reminders and ambulation.
• Support mobility for appointments or activities outside the home.
• Plan and prepare meals.
• Assist with exercises or therapy routines as directed.
• Complete shopping or accompany residents to stores.
• Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe environment.
• Report unusual incidents promptly and responsibly.
• Assist with daily living activities, including meals as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient-focused

Communication

Mobility/lift up to 50 lbs

Driver’s license

Flexible shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Caregiver/CNA/HHA experience

Job description

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 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.