Professional Lead Caregiver- Howell, MI Howell

FirstLight HomeCare of Lansing, MI

Professional Lead Caregiver- Howell, MI

Full Time • Howell

FirstLight Home Care is looking for people with a passion for excellence!

Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development

We are looking for several caregivers to join our team who want to work up to be a part of our new Lead Caregiver Team! We are looking for quality caregivers who care about who they are taking care of.  We want to have the highest quality care in the area, and if you want to be a part of this team who truly cares about their clients, please apply.   We are looking for someone who wants to be a lead caregiver with training to be an assistant to our Care Coordinator.    40 Hours a week!

You will be directly working with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes. You may also be mentoring other caregivers after training to help us provide the best possible care in the homes of our clients!
You will be a great fit for this position if you operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care, but by building genuine relationships with those you serve. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to creating a healthy environment that meets patient needs.

Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to succeed in this role.
Prior Home Health or Hospice experience is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles
Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, or assisting with personal care
Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor
Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert
Give medications and immunizations
Engage patients in exercises or other activities

QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED
One year prior professional experience
Driver’s license required


WHY JOIN THE INDUSTRY?
Competitive compensation
Flexible scheduling
Training and support for our caregivers
You will be helping someone who needs care to stay in their own home.
Compensation: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour




Member businesses are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that business. All inquiries about employment at these businesses should be made directly to the business location, and not to Home Care Association of America. 

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Benefits of working as a Caregiver

General details/ benefits of the role:

  • FLEXIBLE hours--create your own schedule! Hours available 24/7
  • PAID training, NO experience needed
  • GUARANTEED raises
  • OVERTIME available
  • Bonus pay and promotions
  • Leadership opportunities and a a team supporting you!
  • Pay starts at $15 an hour, with an opportunity for a raise after your first 90 days!
  • The opportunity to help someone who needs help with their ADLs in order to stay living in their own home.
Flexible work schedule
In 2014, there were nearly 1.8 million caregivers working in the U.S., with the potential to create 500,000 more jobs by 2024. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Being part of the family
Over the last five years, the home care industry has grown by more than 50%, and is projected to increase as demand grows. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Career advancement in a growing field
Job growth for caregivers is projected to increase by 26% through 2024, compared to just 6.5% on average for all occupations. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Opportunity to help seniors and people with disabilities stay at home
In a recent survey of more than 72,000 caregivers, the overall job satisfaction rating was 9.03 out of 10 – higher than previous years. (Source: Home Care Pulse)