Caregiver

Caregiver (Up to $15.75 Hourly)

Leisure Living

Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care - Lakeview, MI

- Up to $15.75 Hourly

- Medication Passing Courses Provided On Site

- Wages On-Demand: Allowing early access to your earned wages before payday

- Flexible Scheduling

- Community Growth Opportunities

- Great Team Environment and so much more!

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing comfort, safety and general supervision to residents by assisting them with activities of daily living, administering medications and tending to their individual care needs, while learning their unique preferences and personalities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Administer medications to residents according to physician orders and document completion

Review eMAR each shift to ensure timely administration of medications and treatments

Review incoming medication physician orders for accuracy. Update eMAR accordingly

Partner with residents to provide needed/requested assistance with activities of daily living as outlined in the residents' service plans

Answer resident call lights, as well as door and safety alarms promptly

Observe and report resident behavior and condition changes to Care Coordinator and Director of Resident Care

Order/re-order medications to ensure adequate supply is available

Complete daily charting, documentation, and reporting as required

Obtain resident weights and vitals

Participate in training new employees as requested

Clean and disinfect resident rooms, work areas and common spaces according to cleaning schedule

Clean and disinfect spills and soiled areas as needed or directed

Assist with meal set up and clean up as needed or requested

Participate in or lead activities as planned by Life Enrichment. Assist and remind residents to participate in activities

Promote positive relationships with residents, staff and visitors

Remain awake and alert while on shift

Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must work to demonstrate Leisure Living Management Values:

Live and work each day with purpose

Accept accountability and demonstrate responsibility

Embrace lifelong learning

Promote mutual respect

Display transparency

Appreciate diversity

Practice forgiveness

Be thankful

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education and Experience

High school diploma/GED is required.

Certificates and Licenses

Must have CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.

Computer Skills

Must have demonstrable knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office in a Windows environment, with a capacity to master company specific software.

Other Requirements

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with minimal supervision

Effective oral and written communication skills

Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills

Superior communication and interpersonal skills

Communicate in a respectful and professional manner with residents, families, co-workers and leadership staff at the community

Developed organizational skills

Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement

Team oriented self-starter with demonstrated ability to accept direction and work well with supervisor

Promote teamwork by working with coworkers in a positive and cooperative manner

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

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