In-Home Caregiver: Up to $16/hr

Great Lakes Home Care Unlimited; Grayling (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is looking for compassionate In-Home Caregivers to join their team. This role is crucial in providing personal assistance to clients, ensuring their comfort and well-being. You will help with daily activities, monitor health conditions, and maintain a supportive environment. With a focus on family values and high-quality care, this company offers a nurturing workplace where you can grow your skills and advance in your career. If you have a passion for helping others and want to make a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Hours/Scheduling

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance

Aflac Insurance

Simple IRA Retirement Plan

CPR & First Aid Training

Ongoing Training

Team Outings

CNA Training Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily tasks like hygiene and dressing.
• Perform basic health care tasks and monitor clients' conditions.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Basic Health Care Services

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR & First Aid Training

Job description

Company Overview

We have been in business since 2011 and have since added offices in Traverse City, Petoskey, and recently Gaylord. We have been able to grow since our establishment due to a commitment to providing high-quality care, just as we expect our own family to have. These underlying values of quality and family have propelled the company forward and are the standard of our day-to-day operations. We provide training to make sure our caregivers are highly trained and able to tackle situations they often face. We also provide the availability to advance in the company from a caregiver all the way to a registered nurse. When it comes to the family aspect, this company started because of a family and their experiences in-home care. Therefore we work to recreate a similar feel by holding various activities and team bonding experiences throughout the year.

In-Home Caregiver Responsibilities:

• Help clients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, and other daily tasks
• Perform basic health care services for clients including checking vital signs or administering prescription medication
• Help with general light housekeeping, including cooking meals
• Make transportation arrangements or provide transportation for clients as needed
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors, and family members
• Observe and report on each client’s condition
• Stay up-to-date with home health aide training, policies, and procedures

What will you need as a GLHCU In-Home Caregiver? (Requirements)

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be able to pass a drug screen
• Valid auto insurance
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation & backup transportation plan
• Social security card, Birth certificate, or Passport
• Must be 18 years old or older
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent

Top Reasons Why You Want to Work for GLHCU (Benefits)

• Flexible Hours/ Scheduling - Work a schedule that best fits your life.
• Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Insurance (Full Time Employees) - 50% match on monthly payments
• Aflac Insurance (A La Carte) - Additional or partial coverages via Aflac plans.
• Simple IRA Retirement Plan - 3% of your paycheck goes in and we match the amount
• CPR & First Aid Training - Covered and provided in house to assist you in difficult situations
• Ongoing Training - We provide free training to further your education and knowledge, preparing you for the situations you have or will face.
• Team Outings - We do a yearly company outing to the Loons in Midland and other activities throughout the year.
• Wildfire Credit Union Work Perks - Employees who bank at WFCU get extra bonuses and promotions via the work perks program.
• CNA Training Reimbursement - In an effort to promote higher education we reimburse training for CNA certifications.

Pay Scale

Non-Medical CG	CNA/ MA
0-1 Year Exp	$14.00	$15.00
1-2 Year Exp	$14.00	$15.00
2-3 Year Exp	$14.50	$15.50
3-4 Year Exp	$14.50	$15.50
4-5 Year Exp	$15.00	$16.00
5 Year+	$15.00	$16.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

“We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.”