Job Description
Hello! Thank you for your interest in joining the Wellspring team as a In-Home Caregiver/CNA. As a statewide nonprofit serving seniors, families and children in need of support, we take a whole-person approach to our organization and delivery of our services — because we believe we must find the strengths in people and build on these for lasting change to occur.
When you join our team as a In-Home Caregiver/CNA, you'll be part of a team of caregivers, CNAs and administrative professionals who are committed to supporting our staff in their work of serving seniors and their families within the Saginaw and Frankenmuth areas. In this position, you'll bring a high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Additional experience with caregiving and working with elders in a long-term care setting. A current CNA license with the state of Michigan is preferred but not required.
As a CNA/Caregiver, you will:
- Provide care in the following areas according to the resident care sheet and direction of the caregiver supervisor; immediately reports to the supervisor when the assignment cannot be completed
- Perform and document vital signs and blood sugar testing as required related to medications administration
- Administer medications as set up and according to the medication administration record (MAR)
- Report any deviation from MAR and medication dosing system
- Properly documents medication administration information including refusal of routine medications and PRN medication administration
- Observes for and reports signs and symptoms that might be related to medications or changes in condition
- Assists residents at meal time and report any ongoing dietary problems
- Performs minor treatments including application of therapeutic creams and simple dressing changes
- Responds to emergencies and assists supervisor with management of the same
- Completes any assigned caregiver tasks
Why Choose Wellspring?
You may be wondering why Wellspring would be a good option for you. Here are some of the benefits to being part of the Personal Assistance team within Wellspring:
- You won't be alone. You'll be part of a dedicated and caring team of CNAs, caregivers and administrative staff and connect through meetings and trainings
- You'll receive clinical supervision and help as needed
- You'll create meaningful connections with each client
- You'll start out making $13.00 -15.10/hr, based on experience, license & certifications
- You'll be working Full-time with flexible hours and an every other weekend rotation
- You'll be working home-based and traveling to clients according to their scheduled need
- You'll receive milage reimbursement
- Travel, reliable transportation and a clean driving record is required
- You'll be able to enroll into Wellspring benefits such as Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403B Retirement Plans, and PTO
- You'll have the flexibility to be paid on demand with DailyPay
- You'll have access to Wellspring SupportLinc, which is an employee assistance plan
This position reports to the Wellspring SAGINAW Office:
Wellspring Lutheran Services
2825 Wieneke Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
Full Job Description Available at Interview.