Residential Aide Kentwood

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• LIC-Driver's License - State of Michigan Upon Hire
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 30 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 30 Days required
• CRT-First Aid - AHA American Heart Association 30 Days required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of relevant experience in a rehabilitation or health care setting
• LIC-Chauffeur License - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days

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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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