Job Description
Job Title: Caregiver
Company: Home Instead Senior Care
Location: Madison Heights, MI
Pay: $15 – 15.5 per hour
AI Pay Analysis: The hourly rate of $15 to $15.50 for a “Caregiver” role in Madison Heights, MI, is below the local average. As of October 2024, the average starting rate for caregivers in Madison Heights is $19.33 per hour, which is approximately 4% higher than the Michigan average of $18.60 per hour and 4% lower than the national average of $20.17 per hour. Additionally, local job postings indicate that caregiver positions in the area offer rates ranging from $14 to $18 per hour. Therefore, the proposed rate is below both the local average and the lower end of the local job market for this role.
Job description:
Home Instead is the premier provider of home care in southeastern Oakland County, Michigan, boasting a 4.6-star rating on Google, because “To us, it’s Personal.” Our clients appreciate our services, as do our dedicated caregivers, who are the heart of our company. At Home Instead in Clawson, you will transcend the standard role of a caregiver to become a Care Professional (Care Pro).
We are seeking both part-time and full-time Care Pros to join our team, with availability during weekdays and weekends. Acknowledging the value of your time, we require shifts to be a minimum of four hours and implement block scheduling to foster consistent and reliable work patterns for our Care Professionals.
Responsibilities
Your shift will commence with travel to the home of your assigned client. Given the diverse needs of our clients, we match Care Professionals’ skills accordingly. Responsibilities may include light housekeeping, companionship, outings, medical appointments, personal hygiene assistance (showers, toileting, dressing, grooming, oral care), escorting, transferring, medication reminders, and other assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). Please note that you will not be responsible for any skilled nursing tasks, such as administering medications, injections, wound care, or therapeutic interventions. You will collaborate closely with our Registered Nurse to deliver the highest quality of care to seniors in our community.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Direct deposit (Paid weekly)
- Overtime pay
- Increased holiday pay
- Signing and referral bonuses ($500-$1,000)
- Weekly recognition raffles (Gas and Grocery gift cards worth $50)
- Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance*
- IRA options (Roth or Traditional)
- Discounts on cell phone plans (Verizon, Sprint, and AT&T)
- Comprehensive orientation and training programs
- Ongoing training and performance evaluations
- Consistent scheduling
- Opportunities for career advancement
- 24/7 office support
- User-friendly mobile application
- Annual service bonus ($250)
Locations
We serve various areas in Southeast Oakland County, including but not limited to Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, Clawson, Dearborn, Detroit, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Warren, and West Bloomfield.
Requirements
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to adhere to our block scheduling
- 8 AM – 12 PM
- 12 PM – 5 PM
- 5 PM – 10 PM
- 10 PM – 8 AM
- Effective communication skills with clients
- Reliable transportation, including proof of registration and insurance
- Successful completion of a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screening
- Physical ability to lift 25 lbs or more
Job Posting Date: Thu, 01 May 2025 07:56:17 GMT
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