Private Duty Caregiver
About The Position
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 Macomb, 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. If you are ready to take on this role and would like to know more about how you can change lives, send your updated resume. 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 $17. Our current client is looking for assistance from 6:30pm-10:30pm. Serious applicants only apply! If you are ready to work and love taking care of the elderly, we would love to talk with you!
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
Nice To Haves
- Experience going into client’s homes
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
Benefits
- Competitive Pay Rates
- Flexible Schedules
- Full time to part time hours available
- Specialized training and support
- Employee referral program
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- PAID TIME OFF
- ROOM FOR GROWTH
- Paid training and orientation
- Employee recognition events
- Medical, dental and vision for full time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
