Resident Care Aide - Full Time, Nights

Aspire Rural Health System•Marlette, MI

50d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Rural Health System is hiring a Resident Care Aide. We’re looking for individuals with a positive attitude to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering the highest quality of service to both our patients and employees.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Previous experience in working with older adults desired. Must have a genuine desire to assist older adults with dementia.
Current CPR and First Aid Certificate

Responsibilities

Provides resident care, monitoring, and assessing medical condition of residents and reporting changes to resident care manager.
Develop and maintain an open relationship with residents of the community through regular interaction, encouragement and support.
Serves meals, snacks, and beverages to residents and provides assistance in eating to those who need it.
Performs housekeeping duties within the community.
Assists residents in organized activities.
Assist in maintaining resident records through regular documentation.
Demonstrate sensitivity to residents’ comfort and privacy.
Maintain confidentiality of residents.
Maintain knowledge of the needs of the elderly with dementia as well as the concepts of appropriate lifting and transferring techniques, infection control, disease prevention and emergency preparedness.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for residents and their families.