Posen, MI | $15–$17/hour + Free Room & Utilities | 40 hrs/week + Paid Overtime | Private Master Suite Included
We are a small, family-run adult foster care home seeking a dependable, compassionate live-in caregiver / personal assistant for a unique full-time position with housing included.
This dual role combines Personal Assistant duties earlier in the day with Resident Aide (caregiving) responsibilities in the evenings. You’ll live on-site in a private master suite and help keep both our household and AFC home running smoothly while making a real difference in the lives of our elderly residents.
Position Details
- Housing Provided: Spacious private master suite with walk-in closet & large attached bathroom
- Schedule:
- Personal Assistant: Flexible daytime hours (~15 hrs/week), scheduled with employer
- Resident Aide (Caregiving): Evening shifts ending at 9 p.m. (~20 hrs/week), including some weekends
- Hours: 40 hours/week + occasional paid overtime at 1.5x regular rate
- Compensation: $13–$15/hour + free room and board (all utilities & high-speed internet included)
- Commitment: Must live on-site full-time; occasional on-call availability required
- Pets: Allowed upon approval and compatibility with AFC home environment
Personal Assistant Duties (~15 hrs/week)
- Grocery shopping and errands (using employer-provided vehicle when needed)
- Light cleaning and laundry
- Simple meal preparation for the owners
- Driving family members as needed
- Decorating for holidays/events
- Assisting business staff with occasional tasks
Resident Aide (Caregiving) Duties (~20 hrs/week)
- Provide direct care for elderly residents in a safe, respectful, and supportive way
- Assist with meals, evening routines, and companionship
- Light housekeeping in resident areas
- Monitor resident well-being and follow safety protocols
Requirements
- Must be willing to relocate and live on-site full-time (live-in position)
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally (and 30 lbs regularly for resident care)
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Proactive, dependable, and comfortable with varied duties
- Experience in elderly care / senior care preferred, but not required
- Ability to assist in emergency situations and be on-call occasionally
- Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
Location Requirement
Applicants must currently reside in Michigan. Because of the live-in nature of this position, we are not considering candidates who would need to relocate from outside Michigan.
Candidates who live within a reasonable driving distance of Posen, Michigan, and are available to interview in person are strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Free housing in a spacious private suite (all utilities & high-speed internet included)
- Paid training
- Holiday pay
- Occasional overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
- Supportive, family-like atmosphere
- Flexible but consistent schedule
- Access to shared kitchen, living/dining areas, fitness room, and outdoor deck
- Potential to grow into senior roles in the family business
- Relocation assistance available
