Residential aide

Job SummaryProvides 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 multiple group homes.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.
• 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

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of relevant experience in a rehabilitation or health care setting Preferred
• State of Michigan driver's license Upon Hire required
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) 30 Days required
• CRT-First Aid - AHA American Heart Association 30 Days required
• LIC-Chauffeur License - STATE MI State of Michigan 90 Days preferred

Primary Location

SITE - Homewards South - 4140 Kalamazoo Ave - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Homewards South - Worth Residential Services

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

7 to 3 , 3 to 11 , 11 to 7

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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Last updated : 2024-05-12