Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Company : Quality Home Care Michigan

Location : Oakland, Michigan

I. Position Purpose

The Caregiver / Home Care Aide provides non-medical, in-home support and assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) & Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) to clients. The primary function of this role is to ensure client safety, well-being, and comfort by delivering compassionate and reliable care according to an established client care plan.

II.  Duties and Responsibilities

The following list of duties is not intended to be restrictive or all-inclusive. The employee may perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

• Personal Care : Assists clients with ADLs / IADLs, including but not limited to, bathing, dressing, grooming, ambulation, transfers, and toileting, while maintaining client dignity and privacy.
• Companionship : Provides social and emotional support through conversation, engagement in hobbies, and recreational activities.
• Meal Preparation : Plans, prepares, and serves meals and snacks that adhere to the client’s specific dietary requirements and preferences; may provide feeding assistance if required.
• Light Housekeeping : Performs household tasks essential to a safe and clean client environment, including laundry, changing linens, dishwashing, and tidying living spaces.
• Health Support : Provides medication reminders from pre-portioned containers. Observes, documents, and reports any significant changes in client’s physical condition, behavior, or cognitive status to the supervising Case Manager.
• Transportation & Errands : Accompany transportation to medical appointments, social activities, or errands such as grocery shopping using either a personal or client vehicle.
• Documentation : Maintains accurate and timely records of services provided, client activities, and observations in the required format.

III. Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) certification in the State of Michigan is strongly preferred but not required.

Knowledge of personal hygiene, basic nutrition, and housekeeping best practices.

IV. Conditions of Employment

Successful candidates must meet the following conditions prior to and during employment; this list not intended to be restrictive or all-inclusive :

V. Physical Demands and Work Environment

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