Private Duty Caregiver (Part-Time) -Caledonia/Dutton

Leaves Personal Care; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Leaves Personal Care in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking dependable caregivers to support elderly clients in their homes. Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting with daily living tasks, preparing meals, and offering companionship. Ideal candidates should have prior caregiving experience, a current driver's license and insurance, and be compassionate and reliable. The role emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with clients to promote dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• Prior caregiving experience preferred.
• Current driver's license, insurance, and good driving record.
• Ability to assist safely with mobility and daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care according to the client’s care plan.
• Assist with medication reminders and daily routines.
• Prepare simple, healthy meals.

Skills

Reliable

Compassionate

Patience

Communication

Job description

Description

We are looking for caring and dependable caregivers to support elderly clients in their homes. Our caregivers provide assistance with daily living activities, help maintain a safe and comfortable environment, and bring kindness and companionship to each day.

About Us

At Leaves Personal Care, we honor God by serving people with personalized care. Our mission is to provide dignity, comfort, and independence to those we serve. We work throughout West Michigan, including Ada, Caledonia, Hudsonville, Kentwood, Grand Rapids, Grandville, Wyoming and beyond.

Our team provides personal care, companionship, homemaking, and specialized services like dementia and end-of-life care. But most importantly, we foster strong relationships with our clients and our caregivers.

About the Role

We are looking for caring and dependable caregivers to support elderly clients in their homes. Our caregivers provide assistance with daily living activities, help maintain a safe and comfortable environment, and bring kindness and companionship to each day.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care according to the client’s care plan, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and helping with transfers as needed
• Provide medication reminders and support daily routines
• Prepare simple, healthy meals
• Perform light housekeeping such as dishes, laundry, and tidying up
• Provide transportation to appointments and assist with miscellaneous errands
• Offer companionship and emotional support
• Communicate any changes or concerns to the office or family

Qualifications

• Prior caregiving experience preferred (personal or professional)
• Current driver’s license, insurance, and good driving record
• Reliable, compassionate, and patient
• Ability to assist safely with mobility and daily tasks
• Willingness to learn new skills and work independently and in cooperation with others
• Ability to communicate with others effectively and professionally with a high degree of sensitivity and respect, timeliness, attire, policies, and procedures
• Ability to work with physically or mentally impaired clients, possibly having a form of dementia or Alzheimer’s
• Must pass background check