We're looking for an experienced Caregiver to work with our elderly participants in their homes in the Greater Lansing Michigan area. PACE Senior Community Care provides a wide range of exceptional home care services to seniors in the surrounding areas of Lansing. $12 - $16.33 an hour Shifts available: 7 am - 4 pm or 12 pm - 9 pm Must work every other weekend; every weekend hours available as well. We reimburse you for mileage driving between home visits and we pay you during your driving time between home visits. Insurance Benefits offered: Retirement Medical (30 hours or more a week) Benefits available when hired to work 24 or more hours a week: Dental Vision Legal Life Accident Critical Illness Short-Term Disabilities ID Theft Loan Program At VOA we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are happy to offer them the following benefits: Flexible scheduling and consistent hours Competitive pay Stable organization; we've been a nonprofit for over 125 years PTO Positive work environment Paid training/Continuing education A variety in your daily duties Supportive managers Fast paced, low stress working environment RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist seniors with activities of daily living. Encourage and promote seniors quality of life and well being. Record accurate documentation of cares given and observations. Maintain order in all areas, including trash removal. Resident laundry and linen changes. Attend in-service meetings and educational offerings. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact. * Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation. * Education:High school diploma or equivalent. * Experience:A minimum of one year's experience in working with the frail or elderly population as a volunteer, taking care of an elderly relative or friend, or in a job. * Skills and Knowledge: * Basic knowledge of how to support frail or elderly in Activities of Daily Living (ADL). * Knowledge of how to use and maintain in-home equipment (adaptive). * Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, co-workers, medical staff, and the public. * Skilled in identifying and recommending problem resolution. * Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. * Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. * Ability to work with frail and demented population. * Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation. EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled Work where you feel safe. During the National Public Health Emergency caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, do you want to work in one of the safest environments possible? A place where the people you serve average 85% fully vaccinated? A place where your co-workers will also be fully vaccinated? Recently, the Healthcare division of Volunteers of America National Services decided to require vaccination for all employees, volunteers and contractors. While this decision was difficult, we understand that we care for individuals who are most susceptible to advanced COVID illness and death. We are committed to providing the safest environment possible for those we serve. This commitment extends to another very important group of individuals, our employees. Join us today in providing care and services to older adults in an organization that cares deeply about the health and well-being of others; those we care for, our employees, our community and our Nation. Recommended Skills * Activities Of Daily Living (Ad Ls) * Problem Solving * Self Motivation * Communication * Adaptability * Infectious Diseases Get job alerts by email.Sign up now!Join Our Talent Network! Job Snapshot Employee Type Full-Time Location Lansing, MI Job Type General Labor, Health Care, Nonprofit - Social Services Experience Not Specified Date Posted 01/18/2022 Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply Now
