Caregiver - Full-Time 3rd Shift

Cedarbrook Senior Living; Michigan; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in a supportive environment. As a caregiver, you will play a vital role in assisting residents with their personal care needs, ensuring they maintain their dignity and independence. Your contributions will not only help residents with daily activities but also encourage their participation in community events, fostering a vibrant and engaging atmosphere. This position offers an opportunity to grow within the organization, as Cedarbrook invests in staff development through training programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Preferred: High school diploma and health care training.
• Experience as a nurse's aide is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Encourage participation in community activities and report observations.
• Maintain compliance with community policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nurse's Aide Training

Job description

CNA PROGRAM

Cedarbrook recognizes the benefits of investing in staff development and advancement. In keeping with these objectives, Cedarbrook has partnered with an established C.N.A. training center. To be eligible for the CNA program you must be employed with Cedarbrook for at least 90 days and in good standing. Cedarbrook covers all costs related to the program and pays employees at their established hourly rate for time spent in the course. Staff who successfully complete their C.N.A. certification will be eligible for any hourly pay differentials being offered to C.N.A.'s at the community. If selected for this position, please speak with your immediate supervisor for further information on the program.

Caregiver

Up to $18/hr.

Assist and provide direction to residents with personal care needs which enables the resident to maintain good personal hygiene, to carry out activities of daily living, to maintain good health and to participate in the activities of the community.

Essential Position Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assists residents in their personal care which includes direction and assistance in grooming, hygiene, dressing, nutrition, etc.
• Assists residents to and from dining room as needed and assists with meals.
• Encourages and assists residents to participate in activities.
• Listens to and understands the problems of residents and reports observations immediately to Director, if appropriate.
• Participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities.
• Sets a good example for residents and other staff members by appearance, conduct and interest in job.
• Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations and standards.
• Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and actual emergencies.
• Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Health care or nurse’s aide training with a 100 hour nurse’s aide training preferred.
• One year nurse’s aide experience preferred.