Residential Aide Resource - Grand Rapids, United States - Corewell Health

Corewell Health

Verified Company

Grand Rapids, United States

4 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

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 multiple group homes.

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 inservice 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.

Qualifications:

Required High School Diploma or equivalent
1 year of relevant experience in a rehabilitation or health care setting Preferred
State of Michigan driver's license Upon Hire required
AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) 30 Days required

CRT-First Aid

AHA American Heart Association 30 Days required

LIC-Chauffeur License

STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days preferred

Primary Location
SITE - Homewards South Kalamazoo Ave - Grand Rapids

Department Name
Homewards South - Worth Residential Services

Employment Type
Part time

Shift
Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours
8

Hours of Work
7 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Days Worked
Variable

Weekend Frequency
Variable weekends

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._