Personal Care Assistant

Right at Home Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo•Tyrone Township, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Right at Home is hiring caregivers immediately to care for clients in Kent City, MI. Caregivers are essential service providers who support and assist their clients with daily living activities. Our main goal as an agency is to keep them independent, at home, and out of the high-risk nursing facilities. This position is not a PRN role, part time or full time only.

Requirements

A minimum of 6 months experience caring for a senior or adult
Warmth and compassion for people under your care
Ability to competently communicate and perform assigned tasks
Completion of a criminal background check, BMV check, and drug screen
Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Licensed CNA and HHA certifications and experience

Responsibilities

Companionship: provide conversation, activities, light housekeeping, run errands, and transport/accompany clients to appointments and assist with medication reminders.
Personal Care: provide personal care assistance which could include preparing meals, bathing, feeding, toileting, transferring, encouraging exercises, and grooming.
Charting and Reporting: due diligence communicating concerns and changes in condition to a supportive office and care team members is important to ensure clients are remaining healthy and quality of life is improving, while giving loved one’s piece of mind.