CAREWATCH OF MICHIGAN HOME CARE
Caregiving Professional
Full Time • Portage
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Location: Portage, MI
Job Description: We are seeking a compassionate and reliable caregiver to provide high-quality personal care and support to clients in Portage, MI. In this role, you will enhance the daily lives of individuals by assisting them with their personal needs in a respectful and dignified manner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with personal care tasks including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Help with mobility assistance, including transfers and ambulation.
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals, accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Manage medication schedules and ensure compliance with prescribed regimens.
- Provide companionship and engage clients in conversation and recreational activities.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment, including light housekeeping tasks.
- Monitor and document any changes in client health or behavior and report to supervisors or family members.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in caregiving or a healthcare role is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lift and move clients as needed.
- Must pass background checks and drug screening.
- CPR and First Aid certification is a plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay and flexible scheduling options.
- Opportunities for professional training and career advancement.
- Supportive team environment with ongoing support.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience.
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)