Direct care professional/ CNA Job at Forest Edge Family Home, Hadley, MI

  • Forest Edge Family Home
  • Hadley, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Awake Overnight Caregiver / Direct Care Worker (DCW) – $17.50/hr

Forest Edge Family Home is a small, 6-bed Adult Foster Care home seeking dependable and experienced Direct Care Workers/Caregivers for our awake overnight shift .

Starting Pay: $17.50 per hour
Shift: 8:00 PM – 8:30 AM
Position: Overnight / Awake Shift

This is NOT a sleep shift . The overnight caregiver is responsible for maintaining a safe, comfortable environment for residents throughout the night and must remain awake and attentive for the entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive overnight supervision and assistance to residents
• Complete routine safety and resident checks
• Assist residents with personal care and toileting as needed
• Administer medications as assigned and properly document medication administration
• Complete required resident documentation accurately
• Respond appropriately to changes in resident condition or needs
• Perform assigned light housekeeping and overnight household duties
• Prepare for the morning routine and assist residents as needed
• Communicate important information to incoming staff
• Maintain resident dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of verifiable caregiving/direct-care experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, older adults and/or individuals with dementia
• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation
• Ability to work independently and make appropriate decisions during overnight hours
• Compassionate, patient and attentive to resident needs
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• CPR and First Aid certification required
• Must be able to successfully complete required background checks

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants with current DCW credentials, medication administration training and previous AFC, CMH or developmental-disability experience will receive priority consideration.

About Forest Edge

Forest Edge Family Home is a small residential Adult Foster Care setting. We are looking for caregivers who value consistency, resident dignity and quality care.

This position is best suited for an experienced caregiver who genuinely prefers overnight work , is comfortable working independently and takes pride in providing dependable care.

Starting wage: $17.50/hour

Please apply with your current work history and include your caregiving experience, relevant certifications/credentials and overnight availability.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Sleeping nights, Shift work, Day shift

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