Private Duty Caregiver

Homestead Healthcare; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Flexible schedules

Full time to part time hours

Job summary

Homestead Health Care is seeking private duty caregivers to support elderly clients in the Commerce area. We offer 4–12 hour flexible shifts, with starting pay at $18.00 per hour.

Join a Top Workplace recognized by The Detroit Free Press and enjoy training, growth opportunities, and supportive colleagues. Responsibilities include transfers with assistive devices, daily living activities, health monitoring, meals, and companionship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of caregiving experience.
• Experience passing medications.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Use transfer devices (Hoyer lifts, sit-to-stand, gait belts, slide board).
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Evaluate health changes and inform supervisor.
• Maintain a clean environment; light housekeeping.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Medications experience

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hoyer lifts

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 Commerce

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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