What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver Midnights position at Homestead Home Health Care Services?
Responsibilities/Qualifications
The Detroit Free Press has ranked Homestead as a TOP WORKPLACE, and we are hiring!
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Homestead. We manage a senior living community in Westland MI. At Homestead we are on a mission to create an exceptional living experience for our cherished residents, and we need enthusiastic caregivers to make it happen. If you have a deep passion for making a difference in the lives of others, then caregiving offers a truly rewarding career path. As a caregiver, you have the unique chance to provide both physical and emotional support, while forming genuine connections with our residents. This is more than just a job, it is a way for you to cultivate essential life skills such as patience, empathy, and effective communication. You will find fulfillment in knowing that every day, you are positively impacting the lives of our residents.
Homestead has been awarded a Top Workplace 2023 honor by The Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces. The award, based solely on employee feedback, reflects Homestead’s commitment to its employees. Join our team of dedicated and engaged colleagues, and benefit from specialized training and support, employee referral program, as well as opportunities for growth and advancement.
Currently we have midnights available, 10pm-6am. We have room for growth, we start everyone as a caregiver then are able to train to become a Med Tech.
As a caregiver for us you will be in charge of:
- Assisting residents with daily living activities such as transferring in and out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting, and walking
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the environment which may include light housekeeping
- Comply with all safety and health standards, including infection control procedures
- Assess for changes in condition and communicate immediately to supervisor
- Administer medications and injections to residents based on medical charts
- Following schedule, assisting residents with repositioning
- Follow procedures regarding documenting of medications
- Utilize good judgment in providing client care and safety
- Assisting other team members with their duties
- Complete all required documents and charting
- Answer call lights and assess residents needs
- Obtain meal trays and assist with eating
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements:
- Able to pass a criminal background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Reliable transportation
- Every other weekend is required
Benefits:
- ROOM FOR GROWTH
- Employee Recognition events
- PAID TIME OFF
- Medical, dental and vision for full time employees
- Paid orientation and training
