Private Duty Caregiver - Homestead Home Health Care Services
Pontiac, MI 48342
About the Job
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 West Bloomfield, 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 $17.00
WE OFFER Competitive Pay Rates - Flexible Schedules - Full time to part time hours available
Currently we have 12 hour shifts available, 8am-8pm and 8pm-8am
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.
Serious applicants only apply! If you are ready to work and love taking care of the elderly, we would love to talk with you! Our current client is looking for assistance from 6:30pm-10:30pm.
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 health-care 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 care-giving 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