Personal Care Assistant (Hiring in Gobles and Bloomingdale)

$28,080 - $29,120/Yr

Comforcare Senior Services - Kalamazoo, MI

Part-time - Entry Level

Kalamazoo, MI

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Personal Care Assistant role at ComForCare involves providing essential support and companionship to seniors in their homes. This part-time position is designed for individuals who are passionate about helping others achieve their daily goals and improve their quality of life. Caregivers will engage in various activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping, while enjoying a flexible schedule and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide conversation and companionship to clients
• Assist with meal preparation
• Perform light housekeeping duties
• Offer errand services and grocery shopping
• Assist with laundry and recreational activities
• Provide bathing, dressing, and grooming assistance
• Care for clients with Alzheimer's
• Assist with mobility, transferring, and positioning
• Remind clients to take their medication

Requirements

• Must be 20 years of age or older
• Reliable transportation is required
• Prior experience caring for seniors, either professionally or personally
• Professional and personal references that can be verified
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 25 pounds
• Ability to perform activities that require kneeling, bending, twisting, reaching, carrying, or stopping

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance