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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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