Part-Time Senior Care Driver & Support

Gesher Human Services; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Gesher Human Services in Southfield, MI, is seeking a Direct Support Professional for Older Adults in a part-time 25-hour weekly day program. You will provide care and companionship to adults with dementia in a structured daytime setting and support participation in activities.

The role requires a minimum age of 18 with driving experience, a chauffeur’s license, the ability to pass a CDME, and a willingness to operate a 15-passenger van.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 with at least two years of driving experience.
• Able to obtain chauffeur’s license and pass CDME, drug and alcohol tests on hire.
• Willingness to drive a 15-passenger van.
• Six months related work experience with senior adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective relationships with participants based on psychosocial and physical health assessments.
• Help develop and monitor participants’ care plans.
• Lead activity groups with input from professional staff.
• Provide one-to-one support to participants when needed.
• Assist with personal care, transfers, and mobility as applicable.
• Ensure safety by monitoring health status and environment.
• Accompany participants on outings to community sites.
• Transport passengers in SMART vehicle per routes and schedules.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform basic maintenance checks.

Skills

Driving experience

Chauffeur license

Vehicle operation

Personal care

Dementia training

Interpersonal skills

Reading/writing

Documentation

Safety monitoring

Job description

Gesher Human Services in Southfield, MI, is seeking a Direct Support Professional for Older Adults in a part-time 25-hour weekly day program. You will provide care and companionship to adults with dementia in a structured daytime setting and support participation in activities.

The role requires a minimum age of 18 with driving experience, a chauffeur’s license, the ability to pass a CDME, and a willingness to operate a 15-passenger van.