In-Home Senior Care Aide

PACE Southeast Michigan; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking a Direct Home Care Worker to provide in-home and community-based support, following individualized care plans and maintaining compassionate, respectful care for participants.

Responsibilities include personal care, meal prep, documentation, and coordination with nurses. Requires a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience or training, and ability to work with diverse populations within CMS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED; two years of relevant experience or completion of a formal training program.
• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with participants and coworkers.
• Organize and maintain flexible scheduling to coordinate responsibilities.
• Work sensitively with diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Perform duties amid interruptions and follow CMS-approved competencies.
• Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing and maintaining comfort for frail elders, participants, and families.
• Follow the participant’s Care Plan and relevant guidelines as determined by an RNCM.
• Perform personal care, meal preparation, toileting, simple treatments, shopping, reminders, laundry and homemaking tasks, transportation, and appointment support.
• Keep accurate documentation and report progress to the RNCM or clinic nurse.
• Report customer service issues, schedule deviations, and emergencies promptly to supervisor.
• Work within the established scope of practice and respond to emergencies per policy.
• Attend in-service trainings and screenings (infection control, TB testing, safety, BLS).

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Cultural sensitivity

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking a Direct Home Care Worker to provide in-home and community-based support, following individualized care plans and maintaining compassionate, respectful care for participants.

Responsibilities include personal care, meal prep, documentation, and coordination with nurses. Requires a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience or training, and ability to work with diverse populations within CMS guidelines.