Companion

Synergy HomeCare; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Flexible schedule

Overtime pay

Signing bonus

Referral program

Recognition awards

Mobile app

Education courses

Paid vacation

Insurance coverage

Life insurance

Hourly pay range

Job summary

SYNERGY HomeCare in Southeast Michigan is hiring caregivers to build meaningful relationships with clients and help with daily tasks such as meal prep, mobility, light exercise, transportation, and companionship.

We offer flexible schedules, travel allowances where possible, overtime pay, a $250 signing bonus after 250 hours, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us to support seniors in Canton, Plymouth, Livonia, and Ann Arbor areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving preferred but training is provided.
• Compassionate, social, trustworthy, and service-minded.
• Autonomous and self-motivated.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• National background check.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and engage seniors in activities.
• Assist with daily tasks: bathing, grooming, meals.
• Prepare snacks and meals for scheduled time.
• Encourage light exercise to stay active.
• Keep home tidy and safe.
• Transport clients to appointments or events.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Willing to learn

Service-minded

Job description

WE NEED YOU AND YOUR UNIQUE TALENTS IN SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN

As an amazing caregivers of SYNERGY HomeCare, you will build important, meaningful relationships with those you are expertly matched with and care for. SYNERGY HomeCare’s goal is to support clients to enjoy life by helping them perform their daily functions such as meal prep, light exercise, local transportation, social interactions, and housekeeping. Your compassion and diligence as a caregiver bring joy into the lives of our clients and helps them feel encouraged, involved, and loved.

We are scheduling interviews immediately to meet this high demand in Canton, Plymouth, Livonia and Ann Arbor areas.

What you should know about SYNERGY HomeCare:

Benefits:

• Location–We hate commuting too—and we’ll do our best to provide clients as close to you as possible and we’d pay to travel allowance on a case by case basis
• Flexibility– We understand how difficult it can be to find a job that balances your time with school, kids, or other priorities. We’ll do our best to provide flexible options
• Overtime– Time-and-a-half pay for overtime and holidays
• Bonuses– $250 signing bonus after 250 hours of work
• Employee referral program-get paid to refer friends to work with SYNERGY Homecare
• Employee Recognition Awards- monthly, quarterly, and yearly
• Mobile App- Time Keeping and Scheduling through Mobile App
• Education/Learning– Free online courses will be at your fingertips every day to help you grow in your position and gain professional experience for future opportunities.
• Paid earned vacation and travel allowances
• Liability Insurance, Workers' Compensation coverage, and unemployment insurance
• Life Insurance program through Mutual Life LifeBridge program
• Hourly Pay rangebetween$15 and $18

Responsibilities:

• Companionshipto seniors with engaging activities and games
• Helpingwith daily activities like bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility
• Preparingsnacks and meals to help sustain and satisfy the client throughout your scheduled time with them.
• Encouraginglight exercise to keep the client active and physically moving.
• Tidyingup the house that keep the home environment neat and enjoyable for the client.
• Transportingthe client to nearby appointments or engagements. Take the clients to social activities, doctor's offices, and events in the community or with family and friends.

Requirements:

• Experience– We'd love if you’ve prior experience but you don't have to . As long as you are willing to learn, we'll train you
• Skills– We’re looking for individuals that are compassionate, social, trustworthy and service-minded
• Characteristics– This is an autonomous position, so we’re looking for individuals that are self-motivated and willing to learn
• Have or willing to acquire CPR/First Aid certification
• National background check
• A valid driver's license and means of transportation (a reliable car with proof of insurance/registration is preferred)