2nd shift Resident Aide

About the role

Homestead Health Care is seeking compassionate and experienced Caregivers to provide care to our residents in Sterling Heights, MI. The Caregiver will assist residents with activities of daily living and provide companionship and emotional support. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others, possess excellent communication skills, and foster genuine relationships with seniors. Experience passing medications is required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with activities of daily living, specifically but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, incontinence care, etc.
• Passing medications following physicians' orders.
• Providing companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the environment which may include light housekeeping.
• Reporting any changes in the resident's condition to the supervisor.
• Communicating in a professional manner with families, support services, and coworkers of Homestead.
• Complying with all safety and health standards, including infection control procedures.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Experience working with the elderly.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Every other weekend is required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid Driver’s license or ID.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to arrive on time for every shift.

Schedule

This is a part-time position. Caregivers will be scheduled to work 8-hour shifts.

Pay

Hourly starting pay is $16.00 per hour with room for growth.

Benefits

• Room for growth.
• Daily Pay, access your pay when you need it.
• Paid time off.
• Paid orientation and training.
• Medical, dental, and vision for Full-Time employees after 30 hours.