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Live-In Home Manager / Direct Care Professional

Home of Hearts
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/23/2026

We are currently seeking an experienced Live-In Home Manager who is compassionate, dependable, emotionally mature, passionate about helping others live fulfilling lives and has a Big heart.

We are a small, family-style Adult Foster Care home serving a maximum of four women residents, allowing you to provide personalized care, build meaningful relationships, and truly make a difference in the lives of those you support.


At Home of Hearts, we offer a unique opportunity that combines purpose with financial freedom. As a live-in Home Manager, your compensation includes (live-in only) private room and board and basic utilities, eliminating many of the largest monthly expenses most people face. Because your housing costs are covered, you have the ability to save a substantial portion of your income, pay down debt faster, build an emergency fund, invest in your future, or spend your earnings however you choose.


Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Supporting, advising, and helping residents navigate personal, emotional, and daily living challenges
  • Medication preparation and dispensing
  • Meal preparation and serving
  • Coordinating and facilitating resident activities and outings
  • Transportation assistance, including resident drop-offs and pick-ups
  • Communicating professionally with guardians, case managers, transportation providers, family members, and other support professionals
  • Maintaining a warm, structured, and positive home environment
  • Housekeeping in common living areas
  • Laundry assistance
  • Monitoring resident well-being and documenting concerns when necessary

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A minimum of 4 years of caregiving, healthcare, mental health, residential care, or related experience
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Patience, compassion, and emotional maturity
  • The ability to work independently and responsibly
  • Good professional boundaries and sound judgment
  • Good physical and mental health
  • Non-smoker

Requirements

  • Clean driving record required
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Background check required
  • Drug screening required
  • Completion of required training and onboarding
  • Ability to safely transport residents to appointments, activities, and community outings
  • First Aid/CPR certification

Schedule & Living Arrangement

This is a live-in position with a move-in date of September 2026.

Salary : $1,000 - $2,400

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