Resident Care Aide

Aspire Rural Health System; Marlette Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire Rural Health System is seeking a compassionate Resident Care Aide to join our community at The Heartlands in Marlette, MI. Casual, daytime hours offer flexible scheduling in a supportive team environment.

You will provide direct resident care, monitor health status, assist with meals and activities, perform light housekeeping, and maintain accurate records while upholding the dignity and privacy of residents.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in working with older adults desired. Must have a genuine desire to assist older adults with dementia.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident care, monitoring, and assessing medical condition of residents and reporting changes to resident care manager.
• Develop and maintain an open relationship with residents of the community through regular interaction, encouragement and support.
• Serves meals, snacks, and beverages to residents and provides assistance in eating to those who need it.
• Performs housekeeping duties within the community.
• Assists residents in organized activities.
• Assist in maintaining resident records through regular documentation.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to residents’ comfort and privacy.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents.
• Maintain knowledge of the needs of the elderly with dementia as well as the concepts of appropriate lifting and transferring techniques, infection control, disease prevention and emergency preparedness.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Resident Care Aide

Manual Labor Marlette, MI, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 2369

OPEN POSITION:

Position: Resident Care Aide

Department: Resident Care

Location: The Heartlands, Marlette, MI

Hours: Casual. Days.

Aspire Rural Health System is hiring a Resident Care Aide. We’re looking for individuals with a positive attitude to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering the highest quality of service to both our patients and employees.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in working with older adults desired. Must have a genuine desire to assist older adults with dementia.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides resident care, monitoring, and assessing medical condition of residents and reporting changes to resident care manager. Develop and maintain an open relationship with residents of the community through regular interaction, encouragement and support. Serves meals, snacks, and beverages to residents and provides assistance in eating to those who need it. Performs housekeeping duties within the community. Assists residents in organized activities. Assist in maintaining resident records through regular documentation. Demonstrate sensitivity to residents’ comfort and privacy. Maintain confidentiality of residents. Maintain knowledge of the needs of the elderly with dementia as well as the concepts of appropriate lifting and transferring techniques, infection control, disease prevention and emergency preparedness. Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for residents and their families.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law".