Residential Aide Resource Kentwood

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

36d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary Provides personal care assistance, instruction, and promotes independence and quality of life for residents. The Residential Aide also performs a variety of household tasks essential to the operation and cleanliness of the group home.. Essential Functions Assists and instructs residents with ADL’s and personal care, according to each resident’s care guidelines. Monitors the health of residents and reports any signs of residents’ illness to the supervisor or designated medical staff. Attends staff meetings, resident care conferences, and in-service education programs as assigned. Dispenses and charts medication according to each resident’s medication chart. Administers tube feedings, dressing changes, and assists with other medical care under RN supervision/direction as needed. Transports residents in company vehicles to community appointments and recreational events as assigned, and to on site day activity. At times will research and develop a monthly calendar of community events. Prepares meals according to dietary menu and resident dietary guidelines, inviting resident participation, as appropriate, according to resident care plans and goals and swallowing guidelines. Maintains a clean orderly foster home environment, does daily laundry and invites resident participation in these activities, as appropriate, according to resident care plans and goals. Completes daily documentation on the level of resident care provided, on activities, on goals addressed, on health status, and on any behavior programming. Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control policies and procedures, maintaining a safe and clean environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 30 Days Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 30 Days
• CRT-First Aid - AHA American Heart Association 30 Days

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of relevant experience in a rehabilitation or health care setting

Responsibilities

• Assists and instructs residents with ADL’s and personal care, according to each resident’s care guidelines.
• Monitors the health of residents and reports any signs of residents’ illness to the supervisor or designated medical staff.
• Attends staff meetings, resident care conferences, and in-service education programs as assigned.
• Dispenses and charts medication according to each resident’s medication chart.
• Administers tube feedings, dressing changes, and assists with other medical care under RN supervision/direction as needed.
• Transports residents in company vehicles to community appointments and recreational events as assigned, and to on site day activity.
• At times will research and develop a monthly calendar of community events.
• Prepares meals according to dietary menu and resident dietary guidelines, inviting resident participation, as appropriate, according to resident care plans and goals and swallowing guidelines.
• Maintains a clean orderly foster home environment, does daily laundry and invites resident participation in these activities, as appropriate, according to resident care plans and goals.
• Completes daily documentation on the level of resident care provided, on activities, on goals addressed, on health status, and on any behavior programming.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control policies and procedures, maintaining a safe and clean environment.

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