Caregiver

StoryPoint; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Work-life benefits

Job summary

A senior living community in Kalamazoo, Michigan is seeking a caring and compassionate Caregiver to provide personalized assistance for residents. Responsibilities include delivering individual support, ensuring high standards of care, and effective communication with families. Preferred qualifications include a High School Diploma and certifications as a CNA or MA. This role requires lifting abilities and effective organizational skills while working in a moderately noisy environment. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and empathetic.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Must have effective communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with daily living activities.
• Communicate any changes in resident care needs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and emergency procedures.
• Document records related to resident care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) Certification

Job description

Position Summary

As a Caregiver you are responsible for providing caring and personalized assistance for residents living in our community.

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous Healthcare, Geriatrics or experience working with the elderly population preferred.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) Certification preferred.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Accountabilities

• Timely & Accountable Attendance: Upholding work schedules, being ready to start work on time, remaining on the job for the whole duration of shift and limited use of time off.
• 1440 Care for residents: Understanding and leading our 1440 care standards so you and your team ensure that each resident and each family’s needs are met.
• Communicate resident changes immediately: Providing timely and detailed information to your Wellness Leader regarding any changes to a resident’s needs or care.
• Responsible communication with families: Communicating messages tactfully and timely with residents’ families and ensuring the message has been received and correctly understood.
• Build strong community relationships: With Wellness and community peers, families, residents and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Actively support our culture – our pillars and 1440.
• Completion of daily/weekly tasks as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator, and assist others routinely with their assignments if needed.
• Provide compassionate and competent care for residents by performing the following services:
  • Bathing, showering and grooming assistance
  • Assist residents with dining
  • Provide wheelchair and walking escorts
  • Assist with toileting and light incontinence care assistance
  • Assist with morning and bedtime routines
  • Perform light upkeep of resident rooms
  • Answer resident call signals
  • Medication assistance, personal care/medication administration, Assisted Living, Memory Care
• Complete and document appropriate records, including pertinent information entered into log book.
• Work scheduled shift but also provide flexibility and be open to helping other shifts if needed.
• Maintain knowledge of all safety and emergency procedures.
• Be knowledgeable of and abides by all company policies and procedures.
• Communicate any concerns regarding resident care, treatment, or changes in behavior to the appropriate person.
• Attend community staff meetings, in‑service programs, safety courses, and other required meetings.
• Stay up to date and knowledgeable of all departmental communication.

General Working Conditions

This position entails standing for long periods of time. The employee must communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk, and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects. The employee must read, write, and speak fluent English. The employee must be able to reach with hands and arms, push and pull equipment frequently. The employee must possess good organization skills, work under pressure, and meet deadlines. The employee must be compassionate and empathetic. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may frequently bend, reach, grasp, climb, squat, and kneel. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages include health, dental, vision, 401(k), income protection, and extraordinary work‑life benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer.