Resident Care Assistant

Corewell Health • Dearborn, MI

3d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing daily resident care and assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) along with providing a clean, safe environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse. 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. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to maintain twelve in service hours annually

Responsibilities

• Monitors resident as specified in plan of care and on an as needed basis.
• Assists residents with all activities of daily living while maintaining privacy.
• Assists with daily dental and oral care, required baths, dressing and hair and nail care.
• Ensures that residents that wear eyeglasses, hearing aides, splints and/or braces are wearing prescribed appliances.
• Assists residents in maintaining a home-like environment including washing clothes, dishes, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.
• Assists in encouraging residents to reach their maximum level of physical function via providing minimal assistance needed for ambulation, transferring and toileting.
• Maintains safety of all residents by utilizing proper transfer technique.
• Ensures all incontinent residents are kept clean, dry and odor free.
• Provides proper toileting method as indicated on care plan.
• Reports any pertinent change in bowel or bladder function to the nurse.
• Document and reports changes in the resident’s mental status, physical status or appearance to the nurse immediately.
• Assists residents with the administration of oral medications ordinarily self-administered under the direction of an RN or LPN.
• Prepares residents for meals (takes to bathroom if needed, washes hands).
• Assists with actual feeding if needed.
• Accompanies residents to and participates in various activities and functions.
• Utilizes the Service Standards to render care to all residents.
• Responds to resident emergencies in an appropriate time frame.
• Reports all changes in conditions to nurse.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED