What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiving postion position at Senior Helpers of Ann Arbor, MI?
Caregiver Needed – HHA required
Looking for caregivers in the Ann Arbor,Ypsilanti,Deerfield areas
Do you enjoy helping others? Would you like a position with flexible hours? Senior Helpers is currently recruiting professional, caring, and reliable caregivers to work with our senior clients that need a helping hand with daily ADLs, errands, rides to doctor’s appointments, and companionship from energetic people to fill their time during the day while the family is at work or school. If being a caregiver is right for you, please apply.
Primary Responsibilities
- Companionship and conversation
- Personal Care (assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, feeding)
- Light Housekeeping/Household Management (incl. laundry and linen changing)
- Apparel selection (i.e. laying out clothe
- Meal planning and preparation
- Medication reminders
- Mobility support (standby assist, transfer, hoyer lift)
- Transportation using own or client’s vehicle
- Helping family members learn safe care techniques
- Tolerance to small pets (i.e. dogs and/or cats)
Qualifications
- Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
- Ability to read, write, and speak English at an average adult level and interpret the Plan of Care Document provided by Senior Helpers
- Spanish speakers welcomed; se habla Español
- Ability to drive required
- Valid US issued driver’s license with no serious driving violations
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
- Pass a criminal background check prior to employment with Senior Helpers
- Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus, but not required
- Must be able to be reached via phone or email for shift schedules, client updates and/or emergencies