Caregiver

Leisure Living; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Leisure Living in Lapeer, Michigan is seeking dedicated staff to provide care and support to residents. The role includes administering medications, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring residents' well-being. Candidates need a high school diploma and CPR/First Aid certification. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team are essential. This position requires standing for long periods and may involve occasional light lifting. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in residents’ lives while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with residents and staff.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents as per physician orders.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Document healthcare instructions and resident conditions.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Effective oral and written communication skills

Professional telephone etiquette

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 needed/requested 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
• Order/re-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 diploma/GED is required.

Certificates and Licenses

Must have CPR/First 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 supervision
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Communicate in a respectful and professional manner with residents, families, co-workers and leadership staff at the community
• Developed organizational skills
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement
• Team oriented self-starter with demonstrated ability to accept direction and work well with supervisor
• Promote teamwork by working with coworkers in a positive and cooperative manner
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand – Frequently
• Walk – Frequently
• Sit – Frequently
• Reach outward – Occasionally
• Reach above shoulder – Occasionally
• Climb – N/A
• Squat or Kneel – Occasionally
• Bend – Occasionally
• Twist – Occasionally
• Lift/Carry/Transfer
  • 10 lbs. or less – Occasionally
  • 11-20 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 21-50 lbs. – N/A
  • 51-100 lbs. – N/A
  • Over 100 lbs. – N/A
• Push/Pull
  • 10 lbs. or less – Occasionally
  • 11-20 lbs. – Occasionally
  • 21-50 lbs. – N/A
  • 51-100 lbs. – N/A
  • Over 100 lbs. – N/A

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 and/or 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This is an Equal Opportunity Employer.