Caregiver

Laurus; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand wage access

Training provided

Fun working environment

Job summary

Ludington Woods Assisted Living & Memory Care in Ludington, MI is seeking a Caregiver Med Tech to provide compassionate care, administer medications, and assist residents with daily activities. The role emphasizes safe nursing procedures, strong communication, and teamwork in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include reviewing eMARs, coordinating with the Care Coordinator, and training new staff while maintaining cleanliness and safety across resident areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication with residents and families.
• Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills.
• Teamwork and positive interpersonal relations with staff and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents per physician orders and document completion.
• Review eMAR each shift to ensure timely medication administration.
• Review incoming medication orders for accuracy and update eMAR accordingly.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living per service plans.
• Respond to call lights, door alarms, and safety alerts promptly.
• Observe and report changes to Care Coordinator and Director of Resident Care.
• Order/reorder medications to maintain adequate supplies.
• Complete daily charting and reporting as required.
• Obtain resident weights and vitals as directed.
• Assist in training new employees as requested.
• Clean and disinfect resident rooms, work areas and spaces per schedule.
• Assist with meal setup and cleanup as needed.
• Lead or participate in activities to engage residents.
• Promote positive relationships with residents, staff, and visitors.
• Remain awake and alert during shifts and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR First Aid certification within 30 days

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Caregiver Med Tech 17 HR Leisure Living Ludington Woods Assisted Living & Memory Care Pay 1700Fun Working EnvironmentMedication Passing Training ProvidedWages On Demand allowing early access to your earned wages before paydayPT 7P 7A Shifts Available

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 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/reorder 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

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 NA Squat or Kneel Occasionally
• Bend Occasionally
• Twist Occasionally
• Lift/Capture/Transfer 10 lbs or less Occasionally
• Lift/Capture/Transfer 11-20 lbs Occasionally
• Lift/Capture/Transfer 21-50 lbs NA 51-100 lbs NA Over 100 lbs NA
• Push/Pull 10 lbs or less Occasionally
• Push/Pull 11-20 lbs Occasionally
• Push/Pull 21-50 lbs NA 51-100 lbs NA Over 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 will occasionally 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

CONNECTING SENIORS, FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES

For over 37 years our senior living communities have served seniors and their families across Michigan Ohio Indiana Iowa Kentucky and Tennessee with each location offering unique services including independent enhanced and assisted living as well as memory care and rehabilitation and skilled nursing Through forming authentic connections and committing to creating the absolute best experiences each day for our residents and their families we've created a special culture within our communities that allows our employees to do their best work and our residents to shine every day Not Just Making Every Day Great Making Every Minute Great There are 1440 minutes in every single day We aspire to make each one of them an exceptional moment This philosophy is supported by our 6 powerful yet simple pillars Dream Big Have Courage Take Initiative Be Accountable Give Back & Enjoy it We strive to fulfill the aspirational yet unattainable goal of creating the absolute best experience with every person in every interaction every minute of every day It begins with empowering our employees Every employee at every level of the company is expected to perform like a leader Everyone is encouraged and expected to put the needs of each other above everything else No one here just does their job The mission is to create the absolute best experiences This emphasis on putting people first has helped us successfully grow for the right reasons We have developed an environment that attracts dreamers adventurers creators givers and believers to seek career opportunities with us We find people who believe that true happiness is only found in the service of others We want high performers with diverse skill sets and big hearts We treat each other as family and find that close collaboration creates the biggest ideas

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