Caregiver

Paid Family Caregiver Program (You Must be Currently Caring for a Elderly or Disabled Family Member)

State of Michigan has a program where you can get paid to care for your elderly or disabled FAMILY MEMBER called HOME HELP.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Personal care: Bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
• Food: Shopping, preparing, and feeding
• Housework: Light housekeeping, laundry, and grocery shopping
• Mobility: Helping with transfers and mobility within the home
• Medications: Managing medications and dispensing them
• Companionship: Providing companionship and encouraging social engagement

Qualifications:

• Family member MUST have Medicaid.
• Caregiver MUST be 18 years old.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with calmness and professionalism.
• Knowledge of CPR and first aid is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of the physical and emotional demands of caregiving.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.