Resident Care Specialist

Baruch Senior Ministries; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior care organization in Traverse City is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide quality assistance to elderly residents. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and maintaining a respectful environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with CMA or CNA preferred. Experience in elderly care and strong communication skills are essential. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, CMA or CNA preferred.
• Experience in caring for the elderly preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Strong written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides care for residents, such as assistance with toileting, transferring, bathing, feeding.
• Performs housekeeping and laundry tasks as assigned.
• Administers medical treatments and medications according to physician's orders.
• Ensures residents are treated with dignity and receive quality care.
• Treats residents with dignity and respect according to individualized care plans.

Skills

Assistance with elderly care

Strong communication skills

Housekeeping and laundry skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

CMA or CNA certification (preferred)

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides care for residents, such as assistance with toileting, transferring, bathing, feeding, et cetera.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, CMA or CNA preferred.
• Experience working with and caring for the elderly population preferred.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Must be 18 years of age.

General Requirements

• Position reports to Resident Care Manager 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 push medication carts and perform medical treatments as ordered by physician.
• Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.