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Leisure Living lists this Caregiver opportunity in lapeer, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Caregiver/Med Tech
Devonshire Retirement Village
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for providing comfort, safety and general supervision to residents by assisting them with activities of daily living, administering medications and tending to their individual care needs, while learning their unique preferences and personalities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Administer medications to residents according to physician orders and document completion
Review eMAR each shift to ensure timely administration of medications and treatments
Review incoming medication physician orders for accuracy. Update eMAR accordingly
Partner with residents to provide needed/requested assistance with activities of daily living as outlined in the residents’ service plans
Answer resident call lights, as well as door and safety alarms promptly
Observe and report resident behavior and condition changes to Care Coordinator and Director of Resident Care
Order/re-order medications to ensure adequate supply is available
Complete daily charting, documentation, and reporting as required
Obtain resident weights and vitals
Participate in training new employees as requested
Clean and disinfect resident rooms, work areas and common spaces according to cleaning schedule
Clean and disinfect spills and soiled areas as needed or directed
Assist with meal set up and clean up as needed or requested
Participate in or lead activities as planned by Life Enrichment. Assist and remind residents to participate in activities
Promote positive relationships with residents, staff and visitors
Remain awake and alert while on shift
Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education and Experience
High school diploma/GED is required.
Certificates and Licenses
Must have CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.
Computer Skills
Must have demonstrable knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office in a Windows environment, with a capacity to master company specific software.
Other Requirements
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with minimal supervision
Effective oral and written communication skills
Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills
Superior communication and interpersonal skills
Communicate in a respectful and professional manner with residents, families, co-workers and leadership staff at the community
Developed organizational skills
Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement
Team oriented self-starter with demonstrated ability to accept direction and work well with supervisor
Promote teamwork by working with coworkers in a positive and cooperative manner
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand – Frequently
Walk – Frequently
Sit – Frequently
Reach outward – Occasionally
Reach above shoulder – Occasionally
Climb – N/A
Squat or Kneel – Occasionally
Bend – Occasionally
Twist – Occasionally
Lift/Carry/Transfer 10 lbs. or less – Occasionally 11-20 lbs. – Occasionally 21-50 lbs. – N/A 51-100 lbs. – N/A Over 100 lbs. – N/A
Push/Pull 10 lbs. or less – Occasionally 11-20 lbs. – Occasionally 21-50 lbs. – N/A 51-100 lbs. – N/A Over 100 lbs. – N/A
General Working Conditions
This position entails standing for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk, and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.
This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.
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Worksite address
lapeer, MI, 48446, US
Who can apply
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