Care Aide

Cardinal Senior Living • Bloomfield, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Autumn House Bloomfield Hills, a Cardinal Senior Living community, is hiring Care Aides for full-time and part-time positions. Care Aides provide direct resident care in accordance with support plans and assist with activities of daily living, promoting residents’ growth, health, safety, dignity, and respect. They collaborate with coworkers, contribute to a positive and productive team environment, support the day-to-day operation of the home, and identify and participate in improvements. The listed schedule is an afternoon shift from 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.

The role includes assisting residents with daily living needs, which may involve lifting, transfers, and moving wheelchairs; advocating for residents’ choices; communicating respectfully with residents, coworkers, families, guardians, and the public; maintaining accurate documentation; and performing household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry. Care Aides follow Cardinal AFC policies and applicable regulatory requirements and help maintain a safe home environment by addressing or reporting safety and maintenance issues.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old before the first day of employment or transfer into the position.
• Have current First Aid and CPR/AED certification, or be willing to receive training from Cardinal Senior Living during employment.
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Be able to complete the physical movements necessary to move residents by wheelchair.
• Be able to walk continuously, bend frequently, and sit occasionally.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally, defined as 1–33% of the workday.
• Be able to complete and maintain documentation regarding residents’ status.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience in the long-term care industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in all areas of residents’ daily living needs, including lifting, transferring, and moving wheelchairs as needed.
• Follow residents’ support plans to help them achieve the best possible quality of life.
• Advocate for residents’ needs and preferences when assistance is requested or required.
• Interact and communicate respectfully with residents and others, using communication styles suited to individuals.
• Create a safe environment and conduct activities in a manner that protects residents’ health and safety.
• Communicate positively and productively with coworkers, families, guardians, and the public.
• Serve as a positive role model for residents and coworkers.
• Support coworkers and actively participate in the team process.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including documentation regarding residents’ status.
• Perform tasks that contribute to the day-to-day operation of the home, such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
• Follow Cardinal AFC policies and procedures and applicable requirements of regulatory bodies.
• Maintain the home safely and fix or report safety and maintenance issues to a supervisor or other appropriate person.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisory staff.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Yearly performance merit program.
• Weekly pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
• Voluntary benefits, including life insurance and short-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed