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Job Description
Variable shifts and hours available!
Job Summary:
Provides personal care assistance, instruction, and promotes independence and quality of life for residents. The Residential Aide also performs a variety of household tasks essential to the operation and cleanliness of the group home..
Essential Functions:
Assists and instructs residents with ADL's and personal care, according to each resident's care guidelines.
Monitors the health of residents and reports any signs of residents' illness to the supervisor or designated medical staff. Attends staff meetings, resident care conferences, and in-service education programs as assigned.
Dispenses and charts medication according to each resident's medication chart. Administers tube feedings, dressing changes, and assists with other medical care under RN supervision/direction as needed.
Transports residents in company vehicles to community appointments and recreational events as assigned, and to on site day activity. At times will research and develop a monthly calendar of community events.
Prepares meals according to dietary menu and resident dietary guidelines, inviting resident participation, as appropriate, according to resident care plans and goals and swallowing guidelines.
Maintains a clean orderly foster home environment, does daily laundry and invites resident participation in these activities, as appropriate, according to resident care plans and goals.
Completes daily documentation on the level of resident care provided, on activities, on goals addressed, on health status, and on any behavior programming. Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control policies and procedures, maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent - Required
1 year of relevant experience in a rehabilitation or health care setting -Preferred
Driver's License in State of Michigan - Required upon hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required within 30 Days
Chauffeur License in State of Michigan preferred within 90 days
Primary Location
SITE - Homewards Central - 4130 Kalamazoo Ave - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
Days Worked
Weekend Frequency
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