1st and 2nd Shift PT Care Giver/ Medication Technician

LakeHouse Senior Living; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading senior living community in Michigan is seeking a Caregiver to provide compassionate support and medication management for residents in a fulfilling environment. Responsibilities include monitoring residents' conditions, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should have a high school diploma, preferred CPR and First Aid certifications, and experience working with seniors. This role comes with a competitive benefits package, highlighting LakeHouse's commitment to team member growth and support.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR Certification preferred.
• First Aid Certification preferred.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.
• First Aid certification preferred.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift.
• Observes, reports, and documents symptoms and conditions of residents.
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
• Assists with continence management and disposes of all products properly.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
• Serve and collect food trays and report refusals or loss of appetite.
• Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms and work areas.
• Support residents in activities of daily living to promote independence and safety.
• Engage residents in life skills and enrichment activities.
• Greet and assist internal and external customers, guests, families, vendors, and team members.
• Perform resident laundry as assigned.

Skills

Caring for residents

Medication management

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

LakeHouse Senior Living operates care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across five states, serving thousands of residents and families. Guided by our Pillars of Excellence, LakeHouse fosters a culture of connection, authenticity, and purpose where residents feel at home and Team Members feel inspired to learn, grow, and lead.

As part of one of the largest senior living families in the United States, LakeHouse communities have earned Great Place to Work certifications from 2022–2026. LakeHouse is a place where purpose thrives, culture unites us, and opportunity is always present. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Responsibilities

• Care Giver: Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
• Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
• Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
• Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
• Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
• Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
• Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
• Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
• Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
• Performs resident laundry as assigned and needed.

Medication Tech Duties

• Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents.
• Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
• Documents and initials form as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication.
• Reports all resident concerns made while assisting resident with the medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC).
• Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.
• Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
• Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
• Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness and cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications.
• Follows re-fill process for medications.
• Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates.
• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
• High School diploma/GED
• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR Certification preferred
• First Aid Certification preferred
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, LakeHouse offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

No agencies, please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from agencies under any circumstances. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Agencies should not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers. Thank you.

EOE D/V

JOB CODE: 1004272