Private Duty Caregiver

Homestead Healthcare; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Room for growth

Paid training

Employee recognition events

Benefits - medical/dental/vision

Daily pay

Job summary

Homestead Health Care in Auburn Hills, MI is hiring Private Duty caregivers to provide compassionate in-home support for elderly clients. Shifts range from 4 to 12 hours with flexible scheduling to fit your life.

We start at $18.00 per hour, with opportunities for growth and advancement within a top workplace recognized by the Detroit Free Press. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, using transfer aids, monitoring health changes, light housekeeping, meal prep, and providing

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of caregiving experience.
• Experience passing medications.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and transfers.
• Utilize transfer devices such as Hoyer lifts and gait belts as needed.
• Monitor health changes and report to supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe living environment.
• Prepare nutritious meals and offer companionship.
• Complete required documentation and charting.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Medication administration

Weekend availability

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

The Detroit Free Press has ranked Homestead as a TOP WORKPLACE, and we are hiring!

Homestead Health Care is hiring for Private Duty caregivers in the surrounding area of Auburn Hills, MI

Imagine being a vital pillar of support, bringing joy and comfort to our elderly clients. As a caregiver, you will have the unique chance to provide both physical and emotional assistance, forming genuine connections with our clients. We have 4 to 12-hour flexible shifts! If you have experience going into client’s homes, we would like to speak with you! We start at $18.00

WE OFFER Competitive Pay Rates - Flexible Schedules - Full time to part time hours available

Homestead has been awarded a Top Workplace 2023 honor by The Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces. The award, based solely on employee feedback, reflects Homestead’s commitment to its employees. Join our team of dedicated and engaged colleagues, and benefit from specialized training and support, employee referral program, as well as opportunities for growth and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Use of transfer assistive devices, including but not limited to Hoyer lifts, sit to stand, gait belts and slide board
• Assisting residents with daily living activities such as transferring in and out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming and walking
• Evaluate changes in client’s health, conferring with other healthcare team members as needed
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the environment which may include light housekeeping
• Use and cleaning of devices such as catheters, colostomy bags and oxygen supplies
• Assess for changes in condition and communicate immediately to supervisor
• Develop and implement meaningful life enrichment activities
• Following schedule, assisting residents with repositioning
• Transport client to doctors’ appointments or shopping
• Complete all required documents and charting
• Plan, shop for and prepare nutritious meals
• Provide companionship for the client
• Follow all Homestead policies and procedures

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of caregiving experience
• Experience passing medications
• Able to pass a criminal background check
• Valid Driver License/Insurance
• High school diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation
• Travel Max of 25miles
• Weekend Availability

Benefits

• PAID TIME OFF
• ROOM FOR GROWTH
• Paid training and orientation
• Employee recognition events
• Medical, dental and vision for full time employees
• Daily Pay! Access your pay when you need it!

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