Job Description

Multiple positions available within our Kalamazoo Ave facility! We are excited to be offering up to $2,000 in bonuses, increased base hourly rates, as well as competitive shift differentials!

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Our Rehab and Nursing Centers have been providing services in West Michigan for 20+ years. Our residents range in age, diversity and acuity levels.

Key/Unique Facility Details:

Our two-floor facility was constructed in 2016. It has a 76 bed Post-Acute Rehabilitation unit and an 88 bed Long Term Unit.

Each floor has designated units that focus on patient specialties such as: General rehab, neuro rehab, traumatic brain injuries, cancer, and other specialties.

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 the group home.

Essential Functions

• Assists and instructs residents with ADL\xe2\x80\x99s and personal care, according to each resident\xe2\x80\x99s care guidelines.
• Monitors the health of residents and reports any signs of residents\xe2\x80\x99 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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

• LIC-Driver\'s License - STATE_MI State of Michigan preferred
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association within 30 Days of hire required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross within 30 Days of hire required
• CRT-First Aid - AHA American Heart Association within 30 Days of hire required
• LIC-Chauffeur License - STATE_MI State of Michigan within 90 Days preferred

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
• Sitting: Seldom
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
• Squat: Seldom
• Stair Climbing: Seldom
• Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
• Driving: Seldom
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
• Handling: Occasionally
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
• Visual Acuity \xc2\xb9

[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

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Primary Location SITE - Homewards Central - 4130 Kalamazoo Ave - Grand Rapids

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Employment Type Full time

Shift Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 40

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Weekend Frequency

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