EXCEPTIONAL CAREGIVER NEEDED | Portage Lakes | Premium Position for the Right Person

$25/hr | Full-Time | Immediate Start | WE WILL TRAIN THE RIGHT PERSON

At $25/hour, this is our HIGHEST PAYING position - reserved for truly exceptional caregivers.

No certification? No problem. If you have the heart and character we're looking for, we'll provide the training.

If you're looking for just another job, please don't apply. If you're looking for a meaningful role where you'll truly make a difference in someone's life, keep reading.

BREAKING: WE'LL TRAIN THE RIGHT PERSON

We provide:

• Free online training to become a certified Home Health Aide
• Full certification through our company
• Support throughout your training process

• Immediate placement with this special family upon certification

What matters most: Your character, patience, emotional maturity, and genuine desire to care for others.

ABOUT THIS SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY

Our client is an elderly woman of deep faith who needs a caring companion as much as a caregiver. Her family is seeking someone who will become a trusted part of their lives - someone with patience, warmth, and exceptional people skills.

• Premium pay: $25/hour - significantly above standard rates
• We train you: No experience required for the right person
• Faith-centered care: Daily involvement with Christian Science practices
• Cultural connection: Spanish speaking highly valued (client has Venezuelan heritage)
• Potential travel: Opportunity to accompany family on trips (not required, but a plus)
• Evolving schedule: Currently full-time, may expand to 24/7 care

• Long-term stability: Family seeking permanent caregiver relationship

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS - THE FOUR PILLARS

This family upholds the highest professional standards based on::

• Altruism: Genuine desire to serve others
• Integrity: Complete honesty and transparency
• Responsibility: Full accountability for all aspects of care

• Respect: Treating our client with dignity at all times

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Female caregiver (This position requires assistance with bathing, toileting, and intimate personal care for a female client who has requested female caregivers for privacy and dignity.)
• Smoke-free lifestyle - No smoking or vaping (family does not want interruptions for cigarette breaks)
• Clean background - must pass all required checks
• Exceptional character - patient, kind, genuinely caring
• Emotional intelligence - complete control of emotions in all situations
• Limitless patience - able to handle repetitive questions and behaviors
• Situational awareness - anticipate needs and prevent problems
• Deep empathy - understand and connect with elderly clients
• Comfortable with faith practices - attending church, reading religious materials daily
• Completely reliable - client cannot be left unattended
• Driver's license, vehicle, and insurance
• Professional focus - no phone use during shifts (no talking, texting, phone should not be visible)

• Complete Mental Presence: Able to provide undivided attention for entire shifts without managing personal situations remotely. Previous caregivers who were constantly coordinating home responsibilities via phone/text were not successful in this role.

• Spanish speaking - conversational ability to connect during memory episodes
• Available for potential travel to other states with family

• Experience with elderly care (professional or personal)

• Retired teachers or educators
• Former healthcare workers from any field
• Family caregivers ready to go professional
• Career changers who feel called to elderly care

• Anyone with the right heart and character who can pass background checks

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Arrive 5 minutes before shift starts
• Check in with previous staff for proper transition
• Be ready to work right on time

Focus & Discipline:

• Maintain quiet environment when client is resting
• No movies, loud conversations, or unnecessary noise
• Stay attentive to client at all times
• Phone remains away during entire shift

Communication & Accountability:

• Bring questions or concerns directly to family
• Be honest when mistakes happen
• Take ownership of all actions

• Ask for clarification when uncertain

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with bathing, dressing, and bathroom needs
• Ensure safety and fall prevention
• Meal preparation and feeding assistance as needed

Companion Care:

• Accompany to church services and read Christian Science materials daily
• Engage in meaningful conversation and activities
• Provide emotional support during memory episodes

Household Support:

• Light housekeeping and laundry
• Accompany to therapy appointments (6 days/week - Pilates & PT)
• Maintain safe, organized environment

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

This rate reflects the specialized nature of this position and the exceptional caregiver we're seeking.

ABOUT THE FAMILY'S NEEDS

The client's faith (Christian Science) is central to her life. You'll be asked to:

• Attend church services with her
• Read religious materials to her daily
• Respect and support her faith-based approach to wellness

• Be comfortable in religious settings and discussions

Note: Christian Science is an established Christian denomination focused on prayer and spiritual healing.

SCREENING PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION

Due to the specialized nature and premium pay of this role, our screening is thorough:

Note: The family has limited availability as they provide primary care. Prompt response to scheduling requests is essential. Each step is designed to ensure success for both you and the family.

Training/Certification: If not already certified, we provide free HHA training and certification between steps 4 and 5.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

You're perfect for this if you:

• See caregiving as a calling, not just a job
• Have infinite patience and emotional control
• Feel comfortable integrating faith into daily care
• Speak Spanish (even conversationally)
• Have flexibility for evolving schedules
• Want a stable, long-term position with one family
• Understand why this position pays $25/hour and can deliver that level of care
• Are willing to learn and be trained if not certified
• Can pass all required background checks
• Maintain a completely smoke-free lifestyle

• Can maintain professional boundaries and focus

This isn't right if you:

• Have responsibilities requiring you to be reachable during work hours
• Are uncomfortable with religious practices
• Need rigid 9-5 scheduling
• Are looking for short-term work
• Cannot commit to full-time hours
• Are male (This position requires assistance with bathing, toileting, and intimate personal care for a female client who has requested female caregivers for privacy and dignity.)
• Lack patience or emotional control
• Smoke or vape
• Cannot provide 8 hours of undivided attention without phone access
• Need to manage personal situations remotely during shifts

• Lack patience or emotional control

HOW TO APPLY

This $25/hour position requires a thoughtful application. Please include:

• Your professional background (even if not in healthcare)
• Why you feel called to elderly care
• Your comfort level with faith-based care
• Any Spanish language abilities
• Your availability for full-time and potential 24/7 care
• If certified: your HHA/STNA certification details
• If not certified: your willingness to complete our training

• Confirmation of smoke-free lifestyle

After applying: Check SPAM folders for our response. You'll receive confirmation via text and email with next steps and contact information.

FINAL THOUGHTS

At $25/hour with free training, this is an unprecedented opportunity.

Maybe you're a retired teacher who misses making a difference. Maybe you cared for your own parent and discovered your calling. Maybe you're in a dead-end job but have always had a heart for the elderly.

This is your chance.

This family isn't looking for someone with the most certificates - they want someone with the right heart, unlimited patience, genuine compassion, and unwavering professionalism.

If you have exceptional character and truly care about making someone's final years meaningful and dignified, we want to hear from you immediately.

This position will fill quickly with the right person.