What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Home Caregiver position at Kennedy Care?
Description
Position: In-Home Caregiver (Life Care Professional)
Pay: $16.00 per Hour based on Certifications and Experience
Hours: 20 Hours Per Week
Schedule: Monday - Thursday; 10am-3pm
Location: Ypsilanti, MI
Looking for a rewarding role where your work truly matters? Kennedy Care, a leading home care provider, is hiring Life Care Professionals (Caregivers) to join our growing team. Apply today in less than 3 minutes!
Kennedy Care, founded in 2003 by David Kennedy, has proudly provided quality home care services for thousands of amazing families across Michigan, Wisconsin and Northern Ohio. We offer comprehensive services to care for everyone from newborn babies to senior citizens with complex aging needs.
CuraVitae, a member of the Kennedy Care family of companies, is at the heart of our mission, providing compassionate, personalized home care right in clients’ homes. We are currently looking for a caregiver to provide assistance to our clients in their own homes. As an In Home Caregiver, you’ll make a direct impact on every client’s life, providing assistance with daily living, companionship, and safe transportation. Your role ensures each client feels valued, supported, and cared for!
Why Join Us?
- Paid orientation and ongoing Caregiver training
- PTO for all employees
- Support from Care Coordinators
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental benefits (based on eligibility)
- Holiday pay at 1.5x
- New employee and client referral bonuses
- Competitive pay and promote from within culture
What You’ll Do
- Assist clients with daily activities like bathing, dressing, eating, transferring, toileting, meal prep, and light housekeeping
- Provide companionship and support with hobbies, studies, and social activities
- Maintain healthy relationships with clients and families
- Document and report client health and status using smartphones and mobile devices
- Provide safe transportation to appointments and errands
- Complete assigned training and education as necessary
What You Need
- Valid driver’s license
- Proof of active auto insurance and vehicle registration
- Reliable transportation
- Proficiency using smartphones and mobile devices for communication and documentation
- Passion for delivering exceptional home care
- Ability to work independently with professionalism and empathy
Kennedy Care is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of Kennedy Care to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.
Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- Valid Drivers License
- Proof of Active auto insurance and vehicle registration
- Willingness to commute within a 25 mile radius from your home
- Ability to lift 25 lbs (required)
- Comfortable, competent, and proficient using mobile apps and mobile technology
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