Private Duty Caregiver
About The Position
Homestead Health Care is hiring Private Duty caregivers in the Ypsilanti, MI area. This role involves providing physical and emotional assistance to elderly clients, forming genuine connections, and bringing joy and comfort. The position offers flexible shifts ranging from 4 to 12 hours. Homestead Health Care has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Detroit Free Press, highlighting their commitment to employees. The company offers specialized training, support, an employee referral program, and opportunities for growth and advancement. This role is for serious applicants who are ready to work and enjoy caring for the elderly. A current client requires assistance from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
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 25 miles
- 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
- Daily Pay! Access your pay when you need
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
