Caregiver
Volunteers of America - National Services

Caregiver

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) is seeking full-time Caregivers to join their PACE Home Care team in MI! The Caregiver will assist Senior Community Care of Michigan PACEparticipants with activities of daily living and promote a high quality of life and wellbeing. The Caregiver will be responsible for the accurate documentation of cares given and observations.

The Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE is a comprehensive, all-inclusive health care choice for seniors in Greater Eckert and the surrounding area. SCCC's mission is to help older adults live safely in the community. If you are seeking a rewarding career among supportive team members in a friendly and caring environment, we want to hear from you!

VOANS is a nonprofit subsidiary of Volunteers of America. National Services is organized and operated to "advance, support, promote and administer health, housing, and supportive services" in pursuit of the objectives of Volunteers of America. National Services employs more than 3,000 professionals across the country to operate its housing and health care programs. Come and join us and be a part of 'something more'.

In 2021 VOANS was nominated as one of the Best Places to Work. Come join our team!

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Salary Range: $12.75 - $15.07 an hour

**$2,000 Retention Bonus
Morning and evening shifts are available.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living such as cues and/or hands on / weight bearing support for activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming, bathing, mobility, and transferring.
• Accurate documentation of cares given and pertinent observation.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities, come to all meals and encourage proper food and liquids.
• Maintain order in all areas, including trash removal and outdoor areas.
• Assist with meals, including preparations and clean up.
• Resident laundry and linen changes as a contracted resident option.
• Attend and/or present an in-service meeting as required by the facility. Record documentation.
• Greet visitors and respond to inquiries.
• Orient and introduce new employees and residents.
• Understand and be able to explain all safety and universal precautions in facility.
• Answer emergency calls or telephone calls appropriately. Be able to explain procedures.
• Recognize resident's right to choose. Promote choices to promote well-being, quality of life preservation and highest level of independence.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities, including ambulating or other exercises.
• Attends educational offerings and obtains at least 20 hours of continuing education a year per regulation
• Perform other duties as requested by the Nurse Supervisor or Residence Director.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be eighteen (18) years or older at start date of employment.
• Must have reliable transportation to drive from home to home of senior participants.
• Able to follow verbal and written requests from supervisor or residents.
• Ability to use electronic devices such as cell phone, walkie-talkie, IPad, computers.
• Able to work with seniors of varying levels of verbal or physical limitations.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as evenings, nights or weekends.
• Able to make an appropriate decision in an emergency situation.
• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one year's experience in working with the frail or elderly population.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year's experience in working with the frail or elderly population.
• CPR certification

Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation and Holiday)
Retirement (403B)

CNA training available

Mileage Reimbursement (between home visits)
Scholarship Opportunities

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Full-Time

Location
Lansing, MI

Job Type
General Labor, Health Care, Nonprofit - Social Services

Experience
Not Specified

Date Posted
05/02/2022

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