Location: Lansing, MI (48910)
Schedule:
- Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
About the Role:
We are seeking a dependable, emotionally grounded caregiver to support a Veteran client adjusting to life after a recent leg amputation due to diabetes. This client requires assistance with daily living tasks, mobility, and emotional support as he adapts to his new routine.
The client can occasionally exhibit challenging behavior and outdated views. For that reason, this position requires a caregiver who is confident, resilient, and able to maintain firm professional boundaries while remaining calm and respectful.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting
- Monitor and support safe ambulation with wheelchair, walker, or cane
- Provide medication reminders and help with basic food prep (cutting, arranging)
- Light housekeeping including dishes and general tidying
- Support with diabetic skin care routines
- Engage in conversation and provide companionship
- Maintain clear documentation after each visit
Ideal Candidate Traits:
- Thick-skinned and unshakably professional
- Comfortable navigating inappropriate or insensitive comments without engaging
- Strong experience with clients who are Veterans or undergoing major life transitions
- Emotionally mature and confident in redirecting challenging conversations
- Values transparency and consistency in care
Interview & Hiring Process:
- Zoom interview with the Hiring Manager
- Second-round interview with leadership
- Job shadow with the client and full-time caregiver
- Job shadows are unpaid unless the applicant is hired
- The client may request a second shadow to confirm caregiver fit
This position is best suited for someone who is comfortable maintaining a calm presence, enjoys independent work, and can balance compassion with firm boundaries.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Morning shift
- No nights
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road