Corewell Health·Grand Rapids, Michigan
Provides personal care assistance and promotes independence for residents while performing essential household tasks to maintain a clean group home. Responsibilities include administering medication, monitoring health status, and transporting residents to community events.
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.
Required High School Diploma or equivalent CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 30 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 30 Days required CRT-First Aid - AHA American Heart Association 30 Days required Preferred 1 year of relevant experience in a rehabilitation or health care setting LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan LIC-Chauffeur License - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days About Corewell Health As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid. A driver's license and one year of experience in a rehabilitation or healthcare setting are preferred.
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