Job description

Ready Care Services of Michigan is seeking Resident Assistants ( Caregivers) to provide our clients with services at our beautiful Independent Living Facility in West Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills, Waterford and Frankenmuth locations.

Resident Assistant ( Caregiver) Position Summary

Residents Assistants are an essential part of our wellness team by providing basic personal assistance to the residents in maintaining their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness under the direction and supervision of a RN or LPN.

Resident Assistant ( Caregiver) Duties/Responsibilities:

· Providing companionship, building rapport and establishing a trusting relationship with our residents

· Assisting residents in activities of daily living, to include ambulation, transferring, showering, personal hygiene, incontinence care, feeding, reminders, supervision.

· Gathering and assisting residents in activities, conducting activities in groups or one-on-one with residents as requested.

· Conducting daily tasks in a safe manner and for adhering to all safety procedures.

· Serves residents meals and after-meal cleanup.

· Assures that resident rooms are clean and tidy throughout each day. Is responsible for resident laundry, as assigned.

· Observes residents and reporting any concerns, e.g., skin breakdown, rash, behavioral changes, speech change, change in appearance, etc., to Wellness Director.

· Follow established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance procedure.

· Communicate with family members, visitors, and volunteers in a customer service-oriented manner.

· Report all changes in the resident’s psychosocial and physical condition, and in skin breakdown to the Team Lead/ Regional Manager.

· Report all complaints, grievances, and instances of abuse to the Regional Manager and/or the Executive Director.

· Answer all emergency response system calls immediately.

· Provide post-mortem care as instructed.

· Complete all documentation and paperwork as required.

· Participate in Wellness meetings and mandatory trainings to ensure compliance with all regulations and policies.

· Ensure compliance to Ready Care Service of Michigan Mission and philosophy as well as all written policies and procedures that govern the Wellness Department.

· Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with policies and procedures and as instructed by the Team Lead/ Regional Manager as well as other members of the leadership team.

Resident Assistant Required Skills/Abilities:

· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both residents and staff

· Ability to lift, pull, push, carry 40 pounds and to move about the community quickly in order to provide emergency assistance to residents.

· Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers, transports patients and equipment as appropriate.

Resident Assistant( Caregiver) Preferred Skill/Abilities:

· Experience working with Seniors

· CNA certification (not required)

· Previous experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care

Resident Assistant Education and Requirements:

· High school diploma or equivalent educational experience

· Minimum 18 years of age

· Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical

Shift Availability- 7am- 7pm, 7p-7am or 11am-7pm, 5pm- Midnight.

Pay- Starting at $15.00 hourly-Day Shift

Pay- Starting at $16.00 hourly- shift differential for overnight shift.

Benefits-

· PTO after required service hours

· Shift differential pay

· Short notice pay when offered

· Flexible Scheduling

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Bloomfield Township, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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