Caregiver

Laurus; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurus in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Resident Care Assistant to provide comfort, safety and general supervision for residents. You will assist with activities of daily living, administer medications per physician orders, and document care in electronic records while honoring each resident’s preferences.

You will respond to call lights, monitor health changes, support life enrichment activities, and collaborate with care teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR/First Aid certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience with Microsoft Office in Windows environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents per physician orders and document completion.
• Review eMAR each shift to ensure timely medication administration and treatments.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as outlined in care plans.
• Respond to resident call lights promptly and report observations to supervisors.
• Observe and report resident changes to the Care Coordinator and Director of Resident Care.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma/GED

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 completionReview eMAR each shift to ensure timely administration of medications and treatmentsReview incoming medication physician orders for accuracy Update eMAR accordinglyPartner with residents to provide neededrequested assistance with activities of daily living as outlined in the residents service plansAnswer resident call lights as well as door and safety alarms promptlyObserve and report resident behavior and condition changes to Care Coordinator and Director of Resident CareOrderre order medications to ensure adequate supply is availableComplete daily charting documentation and reporting as requiredObtain resident weights and vitalsParticipate in training new employees as requestedClean and disinfect resident rooms work areas and common spaces according to cleaning scheduleClean and disinfect spills and soiled areas as needed or directedAssist with meal set up and clean up as needed or requestedParticipate in or lead activities as planned by Life Enrichment Assist and remind residents to participate in activitiesPromote positive relationships with residents staff and visitorsRemain awake and alert while on shiftPerform 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 NASquat or Kneel OccasionallyBend OccasionallyTwist OccasionallyLiftCarryTransfer 10 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

Connecting Seniors Families and 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 weve 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 If you love serving others and are looking for an opportunity to thrive CommonSail Investment Group and our businesses is your destination

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