Lead Caregiver (Okemos,MI)

Company: FirstLight HomeCare
Location: Okemos
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Here at FirstLight Home Care, we pride ourselves in hiring quality caregivers who want to make a difference in someone's life. If you care about other people and are looking to have a meaningful career, this is a great place to start!We are starting a Lead Mentor Caregiver program! If you want a job where you can grow with the company, get periodic raises, and be a part of a great team, please apply!RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms personal care and patient-specific activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living, including but not limited to:

• Help with patients personal hygiene care
• Assist with dressing
• Prepare meals and snacks according to instructions
• Accompany patient on errands or medical appointments
• Perform light housekeeping activities
• Provide hospice supportive care and medication reminders
• Assist with the prescribed range of motion exercises
• Assist with blood glucose monitoring
• Use lifting equipment such as gait belts and Hoyer liftsQUALIFICATIONS
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs on a daily basis
  • Previous experience in the home care industry as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, PSW, Nurse a plus!WHY JOIN THE INDUSTRY?
    • Health benefits available
    • Competitive compensation
    • Flexible scheduling
    • Training and support for our caregivers Compensation: $12.50 - $15.00 per hour Becoming a CaregiverProfessional 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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