Caregiver - 3rd Shift

StoryPoint • Grand Rapids, MI

299d

About The Position

As a Caregiver you are responsible for providing caring and personalized assistance for residents living in our community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous Healthcare, Geriatrics or experience working with the elderly population preferred.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) Certification preferred.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Timely & Accountable Attendance: Upholding to work schedules, being ready to start work on time, remaining on the job for the whole duration of shift and limited use of time off.
• Understanding and leading our 1440 care standards so you and your team ensure that each resident and each family has their needs met.
• Providing timely and detailed information to your Wellness Leader regarding any changes to a resident's needs or care.
• Communicating messages tactfully and timely with resident's families and ensuring the message has been received and correctly understood.
• Building strong community relationships with Wellness and community peers, with families, residents and Leaders.
• Completion of daily/weekly tasks as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator, as well as assisting others routinely with their assignments if needed.
• Providing compassionate and competent care for residents by performing services such as bathing, showering and grooming assistance, assisting residents with dining, providing wheelchair and walking escorts, toileting and light incontinence care assistance, assistance with morning and bedtime routines, performing light upkeep of resident rooms, answering resident call signals, medication assistance, personal care/medication administration, and providing comprehensive care for resident pets.
• Completing and documenting appropriate records, including pertinent information entered into log book.
• Maintaining knowledge of all safety and emergency procedures.
• Communicating any concerns regarding resident care, treatment, or changes in behavior to the appropriate person.
• Attending community staff meetings, in-service programs, safety courses, and other required meetings.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Income protection
• Extraordinary work-life benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED