Companion Caregiver

FirstLight HomeCare of Lansing, MI

Companion Caregiver

Okemos, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    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

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect

    Ability to interpret the client’s provided plan of care

    Valid driver’s 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!!

    WHY JOIN THE INDUSTRY?

    Health benefits available

    Competitive compensation

    Flexible scheduling

    Training and support for our caregivers

    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.