What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Caregiver Position position at Catholic Diocese of Lansing?
Overnight Caregiver Position - Part-Time (30 hours per week)
About the Employer
A community inspired by Mother Teresa, providing a home and care for terminally ill people.
Please submit resume and application online at https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/human-resources/careers
Overnight caregivers provide personal care for one to three terminally ill people in our small home setting. Tasks are similar to what a family caregiver does and is done in close coordination with the team and under the direction of the care coordinator(s) and/or assistant care manager(s).
Our small home environment uniquely allows caregivers to spend quality time with guests and provide compassionate care.
- Part time - 3 nights per week as needed primarily at our Williamston location.
- Overnight hours are from 10pm to 8am with some flexibility required.
- Caregiving experience is preferred.
- Must be physically able to assist with transfers and position changes, be a strong critical thinker and communicator.
- Orientation and additional training on practical skills will be provided.
Caregiver duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Providing companionship and a loving presence to our guests
- Assisting with walking, moving, position changes, etc.
- Assisting with personal hygiene care (mouth care, bathroom assistance, grooming, etc.)
- Giving and overseeing medication as directed
- Meal preparation and light house hold tasks (cleaning bath rooms, mopping floors, washing dishes, doing laundry, dusting, etc.)
- Answering the phone and door as needed
- Effective communication and a team player mentality
- Assisting with other tasks similar to what a family caregiver would provide.