Caregiver with Stroke Experience -$20-$24 MALE ONLY

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly-skilled male caregiver with specialized experience in neurological care, particularly Expressive Aphasia, to assist an individual with complex medical needs. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate, patient, and professional demeanor, with the ability to manage challenging behaviors associated with the client’s medical conditions. Females are encouraged to apply as well. We are currently looking to staff weekends and evening care only. 

This position requires someone who can navigate a high level of frustration tolerance due to the nature of the client’s condition, as well as a strong understanding of ADL/IADL (Activities of Daily Living / Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) and general personal assistance. The candidate must be proactive, adaptable, and comfortable in a role that involves a mixture of caregiving and administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Personal Care Assistance: Help with basic ADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.) and IADLs (meal prep, medication reminders, errand running, light housekeeping, etc.).


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  Mobility Assistance: The client is ambulatory but a fall risk, so you will need to provide assistance in preventing falls and ensuring safety.


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  Transfer and Lifting: Must be able to assist in lifting and transferring a male client over 6 feet tall and over 200 pounds. Physical strength and comfort with lifting and moving the client are essential.


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  Behavioral Support: Work with the client in managing frustration and behavioral challenges, applying knowledge of Expressive Aphasia and neurological conditions.


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  Errands and Transportation: Must be a reliable driver with the ability to run errands and transport the client to appointments and activities. Must also be comfortable traveling with the client across the country on private jet outings.


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  Medications: Remind and assist the client with medication management to ensure timely adherence.


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  Wine Pouring: Assist with pouring wine during designated times as per client preferences.

Qualifications:

• 
  Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in caregiving, specifically with clients who have Expressive Aphasia or other neurological conditions.


• Skills:


• Strong understanding of neurocognitive disorders, especially related to Aphasia.


• 
  Patience and ability to handle challenging behaviors and high levels of frustration.


• Comfortable assisting with both ADLs and IADLs.


• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist a male client who is over 6 feet tall and 200+ pounds.


• 
  Physical Requirements: Must be able to assist with mobility, transfers, and fall prevention. Physical strength to safely lift and move the client as needed is required.


• 
  Driving: Must have a clean driving record and be willing to drive the client as needed. A valid driver’s license is required.


• 
  Travel: Ability to travel with the client on private jet outings across the country.


• 
  Personality: Friendly, professional, and adaptable with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to build a trusting, positive relationship with the client.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be comfortable with potential frustration and behavioral challenges due to the client’s condition.


• Previous experience with high-net-worth individuals or private care settings is a plus.


• Must be respectful, discreet, and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience.


• Travel and accommodations are provided for national trips.


• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding environment.


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  Job Description:

  
  

  We are seeking a highly-skilled male caregiver with specialized experience in neurological care, particularly Expressive Aphasia, to assist an individual with complex medical needs. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate, patient, and professional demeanor, with the ability to manage challenging behaviors associated with the client’s medical conditions. Females are encourgaed to apply as well.

  
  

  This position requires someone who can navigate a high level of frustration tolerance due to the nature of the client’s condition, as well as a strong understanding of ADL/IADL (Activities of Daily Living / Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) and general personal assistance. The candidate must be proactive, adaptable, and comfortable in a role that involves a mixture of caregiving and administrative duties.

  
  

  Key Responsibilities:

  
  

  
  
  • 
    Personal Care Assistance: Help with basic ADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.) and IADLs (meal prep, medication reminders, errand running, light housekeeping, etc.).
  
  
  • 
    Mobility Assistance: The client is ambulatory but a fall risk, so you will need to provide assistance in preventing falls and ensuring safety.
  
  
  • 
    Transfer and Lifting: Must be able to assist in lifting and transferring a male client over 6 feet tall and over 200 pounds. Physical strength and comfort with lifting and moving the client are essential.
  
  
  • 
    Behavioral Support: Work with the client in managing frustration and behavioral challenges, applying knowledge of Expressive Aphasia and neurological conditions.
  
  
  • 
    Errands and Transportation: Must be a reliable driver with the ability to run errands and transport the client to appointments and activities. Must also be comfortable traveling with the client across the country on private jet outings.
  
  
  • 
    Medications: Remind and assist the client with medication management to ensure timely adherence.
  
  
  • 
    Wine Pouring: Assist with pouring wine during designated times as per client preferences.
  
  

  
  

  Qualifications:

  
  

  
  
  • 
    Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in caregiving, specifically with clients who have Expressive Aphasia or other neurological conditions.
  
  
  • Skills:
  
  
  • Strong understanding of neurocognitive disorders, especially related to Aphasia.
  
  
  • 
    Patience and ability to handle challenging behaviors and high levels of frustration.
  
  
  • Comfortable assisting with both ADLs and IADLs.
  
  
  • Ability to lift, transfer, and assist a male client who is over 6 feet tall and 200+ pounds.
  
  
  • 
    Physical Requirements: Must be able to assist with mobility, transfers, and fall prevention. Physical strength to safely lift and move the client as needed is required.
  
  
  • 
    Driving: Must have a clean driving record and be willing to drive the client as needed. A valid driver’s license is required.
  
  
  • 
    Travel: Ability to travel with the client on private jet outings across the country.
  
  
  • 
    Personality: Friendly, professional, and adaptable with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to build a trusting, positive relationship with the client.
  
  

  
  

  Additional Requirements:

  
  

  
  
  • Must be comfortable with potential frustration and behavioral challenges due to the client’s condition.
  
  
  • Previous experience with high-net-worth individuals or private care settings is a plus.
  
  
  • Must be respectful, discreet, and maintain confidentiality at all times.
  
  

  
  

  Benefits:

  
  

  
  
  • Competitive pay based on experience.
  
  
  • Travel and accommodations provided for national trips.
  
  
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding environment.
  
  
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    Job Description:

    
    

    We are seeking a highly-skilled male caregiver with specialized experience in neurological care, particularly Expressive Aphasia, to assist an individual with complex medical needs. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate, patient, and professional demeanor, with the ability to manage challenging behaviors associated with the client’s medical conditions. Females are encourgaed to apply as well.

    
    

    This position requires someone who can navigate a high level of frustration tolerance due to the nature of the client’s condition, as well as a strong understanding of ADL/IADL (Activities of Daily Living / Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) and general personal assistance. The candidate must be proactive, adaptable, and comfortable in a role that involves a mixture of caregiving and administrative duties.

    
    

    Key Responsibilities:

    
    

    
    
    • 
      Personal Care Assistance: Help with basic ADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.) and IADLs (meal prep, medication reminders, errand running, light housekeeping, etc.).
    
    
    • 
      Mobility Assistance: The client is ambulatory but a fall risk, so you will need to provide assistance in preventing falls and ensuring safety.
    
    
    • 
      Transfer and Lifting: Must be able to assist in lifting and transferring a male client over 6 feet tall and over 200 pounds. Physical strength and comfort with lifting and moving the client are essential.
    
    
    • 
      Behavioral Support: Work with the client in managing frustration and behavioral challenges, applying knowledge of Expressive Aphasia and neurological conditions.
    
    
    • 
      Errands and Transportation: Must be a reliable driver with the ability to run errands and transport the client to appointments and activities. Must also be comfortable traveling with the client across the country on private jet outings.
    
    
    • 
      Medications: Remind and assist the client with medication management to ensure timely adherence.
    
    
    • 
      Wine Pouring: Assist with pouring wine during designated times as per client preferences.
    
    

    
    

    Qualifications:

    
    

    
    
    • 
      Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in caregiving, specifically with clients who have Expressive Aphasia or other neurological conditions.
    
    
    • Skills:
    
    
    • Strong understanding of neurocognitive disorders, especially related to Aphasia.
    
    
    • 
      Patience and ability to handle challenging behaviors and high levels of frustration.
    
    
    • Comfortable assisting with both ADLs and IADLs.
    
    
    • Ability to lift, transfer, and assist a male client who is over 6 feet tall and 200+ pounds.
    
    
    • 
      Physical Requirements: Must be able to assist with mobility, transfers, and fall prevention. Physical strength to safely lift and move the client as needed is required.
    
    
    • 
      Driving: Must have a clean driving record and be willing to drive the client as needed. A valid driver’s license is required.
    
    
    • 
      Travel: Ability to travel with the client on private jet outings across the country.
    
    
    • 
      Personality: Friendly, professional, and adaptable with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to build a trusting, positive relationship with the client.
    
    

    
    

    Additional Requirements:

    
    

    
    
    • Must be comfortable with potential frustration and behavioral challenges due to the client’s condition.
    
    
    • Previous experience with high-net-worth individuals or private care settings is a plus.
    
    
    • Must be respectful, discreet, and maintain confidentiality at all times.
    
    

    
    

    Benefits:

    
    

    
    
    • Competitive pay based on experience.
    
    
    • Travel and accommodations provided for national trips.
    
    
    • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding environment.
    
    

    
    

    Requirements

    
    

    
    
    • A valid driver’s license and auto insurance
    
    
    • CPR and First Aid certification
    
    
    • Negative TB test
    
    
    • Passion for senior care
    
    
    • Excellent communication skills
    
    
    • Must pass background checks
    
    

    
    

    
    
    
    
    
    

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    
    
    
    
    
    

    Benefits:

    
    

    
    
    • 401(k)
    
    
    • Flexible schedule
    
    
    • Paid orientation
    
    
    • Paid training
    
    
    • Referral program
    
    

    
    

    Avalon Essential Home Care serves clients in all areas of Oakland County, and we are excited to have you join our dedicated team. If you’re ready to start a meaningful career with one of Michigan's fastest-growing private companies, apply today!

    
    

    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.