Community Living Support Specialist

This is a non-exempt position for purposes of Fair Labor Standards Act.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

POSITION REPORTS TO: Senior Care Services Director, Registered Nurse for purposes of licensure (CNA Certification compliance and Senior Resources).

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION: Performance of routine household, personal care, and respite for the Caregiver tasks to help maintain an adequate and safe living environment for senior citizens with functional limitations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assist with bathing and hygiene.

· Assistance with activities of daily living

· Assistance with toileting.

· Assistance with personal care.

· Respite for the Caregiver.

· Light housekeeping tasks include dusting, vacuuming, mopping floors, and cleaning, bathroom, and kitchen, making bed, laundry services and maintaining a safe and healthy living environment.

· Shopping for necessities including groceries and errands within client's community. Must be within the community in which client lives unless shopping locations are unavailable.

· Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and their family.

· Light meal preparation

· Observe report and record any change in client's condition and home environment.

· General conversation and social support for the client.

· Required to attend all Team Meetings, in services, and trainings.

· All other duties assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Experience in providing care for senior individuals is preferred. Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Personal Care Aide (CPA) is not mandatory but welcomed.

· An enthusiasm for working with senior citizens.

· Ability to work with senior citizens with functional limitations.

· Ability to perform housekeeping, laundry, and cleaning tasks.

· Ability to lift objects and assist senior citizens during daily tasks.

· Ability to maintain accurate records.

· Attention to attendance and timeliness.

· Use of own personal vehicle.

· Valid driver's license and good driving record

· Up to date valid vehicle insurance.

· Proficient computer skills appropriate for the position, including use of agency e-mail for communication.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 19 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Oceana County, MI (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oceana County, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $60,000