Resident Assistant

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan; Chesterfield Shores (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan is seeking a caregiver in Chesterfield Shores, MI. This role involves assisting residents with daily living activities such as grooming, eating, dressing, and bathing. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, and no prior experience is necessary. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, monitoring health under supervision, and assisting residents during meals. This position offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' quality of life.

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary.
• Ability to assist residents with daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with grooming, eating, and dressing.
• Guide and direct residents with daily life activities.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for residents.
• Perform healthcare-related tasks under supervision.
• Collect specimens for testing as required.
• Serve food and assist residents during meals.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Assist residents with daily living activities such as grooming, eating, dressing, and bathing. Encourages residents to function at their maximum capabilities.

Responsibilities

1. Assist, guide, or direct resident with daily life activities including:
2. Personal grooming/hygiene, dressing/undressing, toileting, assisting with urine and bowel incontinence (and/or emptying drainage units), range of motion activities and exercises (ambulating, positioning, lifting) to increase quality of living following established procedures
3. Prepare and maintain records to document client progress and services performed by recording in resident chart, use judgment to report changes in client condition to manager or supervisor for review.
4. Guide, direct, and assist residents with maintaining a safe and clean environment, including but not limited to: Changing bed linens, cleaning/tidying up resident’s rooms, dining rooms, etc. wipe, vacuum, sweep as necessary, emptying waste baskets, cleaning refrigerator, microwave, steam tables, restrooms as needed.
5. Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of nurse (LPN or RN).
6. Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum for testing using proper receptacles and following safety precautions.
7. Serve prepared food to residents. Guides and directs (and assists when necessary) residents with eating using proper techniques and tableware.

Qualifications

No prior experience necessary

High school diploma or GED