Resident Care Specialist

NORTHERN PINES ASSISTED LIVING; Grayling (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

403(b) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Job summary

Northern Pines Assisted Living is seeking a caregiver to provide compassionate assistance to residents, including bathing, grooming, toileting, mobility support, and medication administration under physician orders.

The role involves dining/kitchen tasks, housekeeping, and participation in activities, with a focus on dignity, respect, and individualized care plans. Strong communication is essential; CNA not required, training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with and caring for the elderly population preferred.
• CNA certification not necessary.
• Strong written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with bathing, hair care, mouth care, dressing, toileting, etcetera.
• Assists residents with ambulation and transfer reminders and support.
• Assists with turning and repositioning as needed.
• Observes and reports resident behavior and condition changes to supervisor.
• Encourages resident participation in facility activities.
• Assists with kitchen and dining tasks related to resident meals, including prep, serving, and cleanup.
• Performs general housekeeping and laundry tasks.
• Reviews medication records daily.
• Administers prescribed medications as ordered.
• Attends staff meetings and in-services.
• Adheres to attendance policy.
• Displays a caring, respectful attitude toward residents, families, and co-workers.

Skills

Elderly care experience

Communication skills

CNA not required

Job description

Position Summary

Provides care for residents, such as assistance with toileting, transferring, bathing, feeding, etcetera. Performs housekeeping and laundry tasks and kitchen tasks as assigned. Administers medical treatments and prescribed/over-the-counter medications, as ordered by a physician. Medications and treatments are administered according to company policies and procedures. Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect and receive quality care according to individualized care plans.

Position Summary

Provides care for residents, such as assistance with toileting, transferring, bathing, feeding, etcetera. Performs housekeeping and laundry tasks and kitchen tasks as assigned. Administers medical treatments and prescribed/over-the-counter medications, as ordered by a physician. Medications and treatments are administered according to company policies and procedures. Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect and receive quality care according to individualized care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with bathing, hair care, mouth care, dressing, toileting, etcetera.
• Assists residents with ambulation, which includes reminding and supporting.
• Assists residents with turning and repositioning when needed.
• Observes and reports resident behavior and condition changes to supervisor.
• Assists and reminds residents to participate in facility activities.
• Assists with all aspects of kitchen and dining room tasks associated with resident meals, including some prep work when necessary, serving, cleaning up, setting tables, etcetera.
• Performs general housekeeping/laundry tasks and related duties.
• Responsible for reviewing medication records on a daily basis.
• Administers prescribed medications as ordered.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings and in-services.
• Compliant with attendance policy.
• Displays a caring, respectful attitude when addressing residents, family members and co-workers.

Qualifications/General Requirements

• Experience working with and caring for the elderly population preferred.
• CNA certification not necessary.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Position reports to Resident Care Director or Administrator.
• Must be able to participate in one and two-person transfers/lifts and change resident position to accommodate resident mobility needs.
• Must be able to administer medications and perform medical treatments as ordered by physician.

Benefits

• 403(b).
• 403(b) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Flexible schedule.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Paid time off.