Resident Care Specialist

NORTHERN PINES ASSISTED LIVING; Grayling (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; 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 in Grayling, MI is seeking a compassionate care partner to assist residents with daily activities and medical support. You will help with bathing, mobility, meals, and medications as ordered by physicians, while following care plans and company policies to provide dignified, quality care.

You will document observations and participate in team meetings to ensure resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for the elderly preferred.
• CNA certification not required.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Reports to Resident Care Director or Administrator.
• Must be able to participate in one- and two-person transfers/lifts and assist mobility needs.
• Must be able to administer medications and perform medical treatments as ordered by physician.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, hair care, mouth care, dressing, toileting, etc.
• Assist residents with ambulation and transfers.
• Assist with turning and repositioning when needed.
• Observe and report resident behavior and condition changes to supervisor.
• Encourage residents to participate in facility activities.
• Assist with kitchen and dining tasks related to resident meals.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry tasks.
• Review medication records daily and administer prescribed medications.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services.
• Comply with attendance policy.
• Display a caring, respectful attitude toward residents, family, and co-workers.

Skills

Strong written and communicationSkills

Transfer/lifting assistance

Medication administration

Education

CNA certification 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.

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.