Caregiver

Leisure Living Senior Communities; South Haven (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medication Passing Courses Provided On

On-site Training

Flexible Scheduling

Growth Opportunities

Wages On-Demand

Great Team Environment

Job summary

River Ridge Retirement Village – Leisure Living is seeking a caring Caregiver to support residents with daily living activities, administer medications, and monitor health needs on-site. You will learn individual preferences and provide compassionate supervision in a supportive community.

Responsibilities include medication administration, eMAR review, assisting with meals, and promoting safety and engagement under supervision. On-site training and a positive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Office in Windows environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 orders for accuracy and update eMAR accordingly.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as outlined in service plans.
• Observe and report changes in resident health to Care Coordinator and Director of Resident Care.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of rooms and common spaces.
• Assist with meal setup and cleanup as needed.
• Participate in training new employees as requested.

Skills

Multitask

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department Non-Leader: Community - Wellness (COM-WL)

River Ridge Retirement Village - Leisure Living

Caregiver - $16 starting & $17 per hour after medication training!

Why You'll Love this Opportunity!

• Medication Passing Courses Provided On Site
• Flexible Scheduling
• Community Growth Opportunities
• Wages On-Demand: Allowing early access to your earned wages before payday
• Great Team Environment and so much more!

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/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.

Must work to demonstrate Leisure Living Management Values:

• Live and work each day with purpose
• Accept accountability and demonstrate responsibility
• Embrace lifelong learning
• Promote mutual respect
• Display transparency
• Be thankful

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

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 her/his 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer