Caregiver / Home Care Aide

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 A.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a caregiver capacity (professional or private) is preferred but not required .
• B.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) certification in the State of Michigan is strongly preferred but not required .
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification is preferred and may be required within 90 days of hire.
• C.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of personal hygiene, basic nutrition, and housekeeping best practices.
• Skill in providing compassionate and respectful care to diverse populations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to follow detailed care plans and document services accurately.
• Ability to demonstrate patience, reliability, and professionalism in all situations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• 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:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and complete a Form I-9.
• Must complete and successfully pass all mandatory examinations required Must provide proof of a recent, negative TB (Tuberculosis) test.
• V.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands:

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in private client homes.
• The environment may vary, including potential exposure to pets, household cleaning chemicals, and other domestic allergens.
• The role requires regular travel within the service area.
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