Resident Care Giver

Perks of joining the Rivertown Ridge Team:

• Friendly Team that works collaboratively together
• Fun atmosphere with special incentives
• No lifts or hoyers
• Shift differentials
• Flexible scheduling
• Full or Part time available
• Rotating weekend availability
• No experience necessary, we are willing to train!
• STARTING PAY $17+ depending on experience

Specific Task/Duties

Provides room service for residents, passing trays, ensuring orders are complete and running to kitchen for missing items as necessary.

Transport residents to and from dining room as time allows.

Pass water and refreshments.

Prepare rooms for new admissions and distribute satisfaction surveys prior to discharge.

Answers resident call lights providing assistance with basic requests. Notifies CNA or Nurse as appropriate.

Keeps environment orderly, including supply room.

Attends mandatory safety in-services, education programs and other in-services as directed.

 All other related duties as assigned

Behavioral Expectations

Supports, upholds, and maintains the Mission Values of Rivertown Ridge and promotes it in a positive manner in all business interactions within and outside the facility. Demonstrates loyalty and pride in the facility, its associates and departments.

Respects and safeguards the confidentiality of information regarding residents/clients, co-workers and the facility.

Projects a professional and caring demeanor in interactions with residents/clients, family members, visitors and co-workers.

Takes responsibility for maintaining a clean, neat and orderly environment. Uses equipment, supplies and other materials with a focused effort to reduce waste.

Demonstrates an attitude of teamwork when interacting with other associates within the facility. As such, consistently demonstrates respect for self and for others in manner (body language, dress), word (spoken language) and action (behavior).

Takes ownership of job responsibilities by initiating prompt and appropriate action/follow-up to problems. Insures appropriate resolution.

Anticipates needs of residents/clients and co-workers in a pro-active fashion seeking to meet those needs even before a formal request is made.

Welcomes suggestions and new ideas as an opportunity to learn, grow and improve services.

Applicable Experience

One years experience in a Nursing Home or working with the Elderly.

General Working Conditions

Works in residential area(s) as well as throughout facility. Moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors. Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors. Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). Attends and participates in continuing education programs. Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants. May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

2. Physical Demands of the Position

Walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, fine motor coordination, pushing, pulling and sitting for long periods of time. Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively and harmoniously with residents, families, personnel, support agencies and outside agencies. Must meet the general health requirements set forth in the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.

3. Mental Acuity Requirements of the Job

Ability to work effectively and independently with all levels of individuals. Must be able to cope with the mental, emotional and physical stress of the position. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility. Must be able to handle multiple assignments in a timely manner.

4. Sensory Requirement of this Position

Ability to read, write and understand the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to distinguish smells and temperatures. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must possess fine motor skill coordination.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wyoming, MI 49418: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)