CAREWATCH OF MICHIGAN HOME CARE
Senior Caregiver
Full Time • Kalamazoo
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Job Title: Caregiver
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
About Us:
At [Company Name], we are dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality care to individuals in our community. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our clients while supporting their independence and well-being. We are currently seeking a dedicated and empathetic Caregiver to join our team in Kalamazoo, MI.
At [Company Name], we are dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality care to individuals in our community. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our clients while supporting their independence and well-being. We are currently seeking a dedicated and empathetic Caregiver to join our team in Kalamazoo, MI.
Job Summary:
As a Caregiver, you will play a vital role in assisting clients with daily living activities, providing companionship, and ensuring their safety and comfort. You will work closely with individuals of varying ages and needs, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those recovering from illness or surgery.
As a Caregiver, you will play a vital role in assisting clients with daily living activities, providing companionship, and ensuring their safety and comfort. You will work closely with individuals of varying ages and needs, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those recovering from illness or surgery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care services, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Assist clients with mobility and transferring to and from beds, wheelchairs, or other equipment.
- Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding as needed.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Offer companionship and engage clients in social and recreational activities.
- Monitor and report changes in client health or behavior to supervisors.
- Administer medications as prescribed and assist with medical appointments.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold the dignity of each client.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience as a caregiver or in a related field is required.
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, patient, and reliable.
- Ability to lift and assist clients as needed.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay and flexible scheduling.
- Paid training and ongoing education.
- Supportive work environment and team culture.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Health and wellness benefits (for full-time employees).
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are looking for a rewarding career, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be a great fit for our team.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are looking for a rewarding career, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be a great fit for our team.
Care watch of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Compensation: $13.75 - $15.00 per hour
Becoming a Caregiver
Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.
As our population ages, the demand for caregivers is growing every day! Is this career right for you?
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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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)