Caregiver

StoryPoint • Grand Rapids, MI

93d

About The Position

As a Caregiver you are responsible for providing caring and personalized assistance for residents living in our community. This position entails standing for long periods of time and requires effective communication with others. The employee must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English, and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others, and the noise level is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.

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 to 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, families, residents, and Leaders.
• Completion of daily/weekly tasks as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator, assisting others routinely with their assignments if needed.
• Providing compassionate and competent care for residents by performing services such as bathing, showering, grooming assistance, dining assistance, wheelchair and walking escorts, toileting and light incontinence care assistance, and assistance with morning and bedtime routines.
• Performing light upkeep of resident rooms and answering resident call signals.
• Assisting with medication administration and personal care in Assisted Living and Memory Care.
• Completing and documenting appropriate records, including pertinent information entered into log book.
• Maintaining knowledge of all safety and emergency procedures and abiding by all company policies and 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

• Wages On-Demand - early access before pay day
• Full benefits and PTO provided for Full Time employees
• Holiday Pay
• Flexible Scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED