Live-In Aide

Home Instead; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance and Teladoc Health

Simple IRA (401k)

Bonuses

$300 bonus after 6 months

Job summary

Home Instead is seeking caring and compassionate Care Professionals (Care Pros) to join our team and help aging adults live with dignity, care, and compassion in their own homes. We refer to staff as Care Professionals and offer a live-in option with room provided.

Live-in positions require presence at the client’s home for up to 120 hours per week, with meals to be covered by the caregiver. We provide paid training, PTO, health insurance, a Simple IRA, bonuses, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working with seniors or those with disabilities.
• Currently an undergraduate student or completion of at least a bachelor's degree.
• Must be able to interview in person at the Ann Arbor, MI office.
• Complete a criminal background check, DMV check and drug screen.
• Possess a vehicle, valid driver’s license and valid auto insurance.
• CNA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and conversation.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Prepare meals.
• Give medication and appointment reminders.
• Provide transportation to appointments.
• Assist with grooming and bathing.
• Assist with toileting and incontinence issues.
• Handle care for clients with MS and limited mobility.

Skills

Companionship

Communication

Mobility assistance

Transportation

Dignity and respect

In-home care

Education

Undergraduate student or bachelor’s degree

CNA certification (plus)

Job description

• Must be local and able to interview in person at Ann Arbor office.

• Must be local and able to interview in person at Ann Arbor office.

Home Instead is looking for a caring and compassionate Caregiver (Care Professional) to become a part of our team and join our mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults throughout our community. Home Instead provides a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their home and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care and compassion.

Home Instead refers to their Caregivers as Care Professionals (Care Pros).

Live-in position requires the caregiver (Care Pro) be present at the client's home for a minimum of 120 hours per week, assigned by the office. Room provided. Meals would need to be covered by the Caregiver (Care Pro).

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Companionship and conversation
• Light housekeeping tasks
• Meal preparation
• Medication and appointment reminders
• Transportation to appointments
• Assistance with grooming and bathing
• Assistance with toileting and incontinence issues
• Ability to handle a client with MS and limited mobility

Benefits of Home Instead

• We offer a great culture where you will feel supported by our reliable office staff 24 hours a day
• Because safety and well-being are of top priority, you will receive all required training and PPE
• We offer free training courses through our online learning platform and offer opportunities for advancement
• Paid training
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Variable schedules
• Health Insurance and Teladoc Health offered
• Simple IRA (Individual Retirement Plan) plan offered
• Bonuses
• $300 bonus after 6 months

Requirements to be a Care Professional

• Minimum of 1 year experience working with seniors or those with disabilities
• Ability to treat and care for seniors and their property with dignity and respect
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner
• Currently an undergraduate student or completion of at least a bachelor's degree
• Complete a criminal background check, DMV check and drug screen
• Possess a vehicle, valid driver's license and valid auto insurance
• Must be able to interview in person at the Ann Arbor, MI office
• CNA certification is a plus

Minimum $850 up to $1,250 per week.