Companion Caregiver
3 months ago
Okemos, United States
FirstLight HomeCare of Lansing, MI
Full time
$15 - $17
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Training & development
We are looking for caregivers that are interested in learning and growing their skills within the senior care industry. Our Companion Caregivers are not only reliable, dependable and honest, but also compassionate and caring.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Providing companionship and conversation
- Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, and feeding
- Performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen changing
- Laying out clothes and assisting with dressing
- Planning and preparing meals
- Providing medication reminders
- Providing transportation to and from appointments
- Helping family members learn safe care techniques
- Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
- Ability to interpret the clients provided plan of care
- Valid drivers license and transportation
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
- Tolerance to small pets (i.e. dogs and/or cats)
- Must be able to be reached via phone or email for shift schedules, client updates and/or emergencies
- Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
- Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus
- Experience with bedridden clients is a must
- Health benefits available
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling
- Training and support for our caregivers
