Job description

About us

Hyde Park and Living Joy Assisted Living and Memory Care is a small business in Flushing, MI. We are professional and agile.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Food provided
• Growth opportunities

Position Summary:

Provides care for residents, such as assistance with toileting, transferring, bathing, feeding, et cetera. Performs housekeeping and laundry tasks and kitchen tasks as assigned. Administers medical treatments and prescribed/over-the-counter medications, as ordered by a physician. Medications and treatments are administered according to company policies and procedures. Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect and receive quality care according to individualized care plans.

Responsibilities:

 Assists residents with activities of daily living. The following are unique to this position: Assists residents with bathing, hair care, mouth care, nail care, dressing, et cetera. Assists residents with ambulation, which includes reminding and supporting. Assists and encourages residents to eat and take sufficient fluids and snacks. Assists residents with turning, repositioning, toileting, and personal hygiene (includes monitoring of bowel and bladder incontinence). Observes and reports resident behavior and condition changes—including weight change and signs of injury or neglect. Participates in or leads leisure activities as planned by Activities Coordinator. Assists and reminds residents to participate in facility activities. Assists with all aspects of kitchen and dining room tasks associated with resident meals, including prep work, serving, cleaning up, setting tables, taking out trash, et cetera. Performs general housekeeping/laundry tasks and related duties.

 Responsible for reviewing medication records on a daily basis. Checks medication administration record (MAR) for accuracy. Ensures exchange of appropriate information with Resident Care Manager concerning any orders for medication change or any identified errors.

 Checks incoming medication container labels against physician orders to ensure medication is for the correct resident, as assigned. Checks to ensure medication containers received from the pharmacy are labeled with the correct resident name, correct drug, correct dosage, correct route, and correct frequency of administration.  Administers prescribed medications as ordered. Documents medication administration according to policy and procedure.

 Coordinates ordering and re-ordering of medications as assigned by Administrator or Resident Care Manager.

 Interacts with families and participates in facility or community activities.

 Assists with ensuring a safe environment for residents, families, and co-workers.

 Aware of performance improvement plan and quality initiatives being measured at facility.

 Participates in data collection and performance improvement reporting processes, as assigned.

 Attends educational in-services.

 Maintains ethical standards.

 Displays a caring, respectful attitude when addressing residents, family members, and co-workers.

 Ensures confidentiality of resident health information in accordance with HIPAA.

 Compliant with attendance policy.

 Attends scheduled staff meetings.

 Support, reinforce, communicate, and defend the mission, vision, values, philosophy and culture of the organization.

Qualifications:

 High School diploma or GED required, CMA or CNA preferred.

 Experience working with and caring for the elderly population preferred.

 Strong written and communication skills. General Requirements:

 Position reports to Resident Care Manager or Administrator

 Inside/Outside: 100% Inside

 Must be able to participate in one- and two-person transfers/lifts and change resident position to accommodate resident mobility needs. Must be able to push medication carts and perform medical treatments as ordered by physician.

 Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Standard shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Extended hours
• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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