Part Time 2nd Shift 1 pm-11 pm & 4 pm-12 am Days Rotate
Wage: $17.42 an hour
Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit.
The Tribe is more of a community based organization we understand your family life is important, it’s important to us too. As a team member you will enjoy our three different types of paid leave time off Personal, Annual and Sick. Bereavement leave, administrative leave, maternity and paternity leave, and others that may apply.
Full time team members are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death and Long term disability. 401k and Aflac buy in options.
Prescription plan with Free Fills on most generic brand when using the Cardinal Pharmacy
The Tribe and our team members love to give back to our surrounding community by holding Can food Drives, Toys for Tots, Angel Tree, Jean Week/Casual for a cause, 2 % distribution of Gaming Revenue to local schools & organizations, Food Distributions and more. I know it is a lot take in!!! This is just a sneak peak of what it is like to be a proud member of our team.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of Resident Care Manager, provide care for resident who can no longer live independently. Supervise, monitor and assist the residents ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) and ensure the residents health and well-being. Perform administration and supervision of medication or personal care services. Oversee the daily activities performed by the Certified Aides and the Resident Service Aides. All Andahwod staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide supervision to assigned staff and monitor the care provided by staff.
- Maintain knowledge of general health status of all residents of the facility. Monitor vital signs.
- Perform general assessment of residents as necessary.
- Respond to emergency calls and needs of the resident; provide direct care as necessary.
- Assist in transferring residents with mobility limitations in and out of bed, chairs, and wheelchairs; assist resident with transfers to bathroom.
- Perform administrative duties such as completing health status forms, reports, and other documents as necessary.
- Complete accident/incident reports as necessary; forward to Resident Care Manager.
- Report to Resident Care Manager any changes in resident health status.
- Respond to any concerns or complaints expressed by residents and/or staff and report to Resident Care Manager.
- Give and receive report at the start and end of each scheduled shift.
- Provide assistance and administration of resident medications and treatments according to the resident service plan.
- Ensure residents receive their medication on time.
- Count and record necessary medications with staff at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Communicate with pharmacy and reorder resident medications in a timely manner.
- Utilize Electronic Health Records to communicate with primary care providers.
- Perform tests such as obtaining urine specimen, International Normalized Ratio, and simple blood glucose monitoring as ordered by provider.
- Assist residents in getting ready and to their appointments.
- Ensure results and specimens are recorded or delivered correctly in a timely manner.
- Perform dressing changes, treatments and other duties as assigned by the primary care provider or other member of the medical team when ordered.
- Observe and monitor residents vital signs as necessary and at the frequency outlined in the resident service plan or as instructed by primary care provider.
- Use the department approved electronic charting and Medication Administration Record to completely and accurately chart nursing duties during each shift.
- Review service plans; ensure that resident care is consistent with resident service plan.
- Contact the Resident Care Manager/on-call RN, and/or any other emergency personnel in emergency situations by telephone.
- Contact Resident Care Manager to reorder and maintain direct care staff supplies.
- Maintain inventory by storing, preparing, and issuing supplies such as gloves and other direct care items.
- Explain all care to residents and families when appropriate.
- Communicate with and update families, guardians and members of the medical team about patient health information when appropriate following HIPAA guidelines.
- Engage in meaningful, culturally competent activities with residents.
- Guide and supervise assigned staff in correctly following all direct care policies and procedures related to direct care.
- Honor the residents rights and privacy. Monitor staff compliance of residents rights.
- Follow all established policies and procedures of the facility.
- Attend all required trainings and in-services, and any training related to the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal culture and providing culturally sensitive care.
- Ensure that resident only leave with approved individuals.
- Adhere to resident confidentiality and comply with department policies and federal regulations under the Privacy rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
- The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Contacts/Purpose of Contacts:
- Direct contact with residents, families, and guests in providing care; may encounter emotionally upset residents, family members, or visitors and must be able to handle difficult situations with patience, kindness, and respect.
- Contact with other health professionals, staff, Elder Service Program, and community resources to exchange information, for collaboration and consultation, and to provide education.
- Contact with tribal departments providing services to residents.
Work Environment:
- Assisted Living Center and Medical clinic.
- Exposure to bodily fluids such as blood and saliva and/or the potential for needle sticks and/or skin puncture.
- Latex may be used in the office which can produce allergic reactions.
- Potential contact with chemicals and/or cleaning reagents utilized within the facility.
- Exposure to unpleasant odors, radiation, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous material and infectious disease.
- Situations occur where surgical masks, safety goggles, gloves and protective face shields are needed.
- Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
