Caregiver

Laurus; Lakeview (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurus in Lakeview, MI is hiring a Care Specialist for Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living. You will provide comfort, safety, and supervision to residents, assist with daily living activities, and participate in medication administration under physician orders.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid certification, strong communication, and teamwork. You will document care, monitor residents, and help maintain a respectful, confidential environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to multitask and maintain confidentiality.
• Effective oral and written communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications according to physician orders and document completion.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and meal setup.
• Review and update records in the eMAR and report changes to the Care Coordinator.
• Conduct rounds, respond to call lights and safety alarms promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and participate in staff training.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Care Specialist Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing comfort safety and general supervision to residents by assisting them with activities of daily living administering medications and tending to their individual care needs while learning their unique preferences and personalities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Administer medications to residents according to physician orders and document completion
• Review eMAR each shift to ensure timely administration of medications and treatments
• Review incoming medication physician orders for accuracy
• Update eMAR accordingly
• Partner with residents to provide neededrequested assistance with activities of daily living as outlined in the residents service plans
• Answer resident call lights as well as door and safety alarms promptly
• Observe and report resident behavior and condition changes to Care Coordinator and Director of Resident Care
• Orderre order medications to ensure adequate supply is available
• Complete daily charting documentation and reporting as required
• Obtain resident weights and vitals
• Participate in training new employees as requested
• Clean and disinfect resident rooms work areas and common spaces according to cleaning schedule
• Clean and disinfect spills and soiled areas as needed or directed
• Assist with meal set up and clean up as needed or requested
• Participate in or lead activities as planned by Life Enrichment Assist and remind residents to participate in activities
• Promote positive relationships with residents staff and visitors
• Remain awake and alert while on shift
• Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job
• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education and Experience High school diplomaGED is required Certificates and Licenses Must have CPRFirst Aid certification or obtain within thirty 30 days of hire Computer Skills Must have demonstrable knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office in a Windows environment with a capacity to master company specific software Other Requirements Ability to multi task prioritize and work with minimal supervisionEffective oral and written communication skillsProfessional telephone etiquette and customer service skillsSuperior communication and interpersonal skillsCommunicate in a respectful and professional manner with residents families co workers and leadership staff at the communityDeveloped organizational skillsAbility to problem solve and demonstrate good judgementTeam oriented self starter with demonstrated ability to accept direction and work well with supervisorPromote teamwork by working with coworkers in a positive and cooperative mannerAbility to maintain a high level of confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand FrequentlyWalk FrequentlySit FrequentlyReach outward OccasionallyReach above shoulder OccasionallyClimb NA Squat or Kneel OccasionallyBend OccasionallyTwist OccasionallyLiftCarryTransfer10 lbs or less Occasionally11 20 lbs Occasionally21 50 lbs NA51 100 lbs NAOver 100 lbs NAPushPull10 lbs or less Occasionally11 20 lbs Occasionally21 50 lbs NA51 100 lbs NAOver 100 lbs NA

GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS

This position entails standing for long periods of time While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to communicate effectively with others sit stand walk and use hands to handle keyboard telephone paper files and other equipment and objects The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens The employee will occasionally lift andor move up to 25 pounds 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 This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of the employees under herhis supervision The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty

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