Full-Time
Resident Caregiver
Deadline 12/18/27
Presbyterian Villages of Michigan
No salary listed
Detroit, MI, USA
In Person
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
Medication Administration
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Vital Signs
HIPAA
Requirements
- A high school diploma or General Education Degree is required.
- Six months to one year of related experience is required.
- The ability to operate a computer and electronic medical records is required.
- A Michigan Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required.
- The candidate must complete, or be able to complete, the Green House Shahbazim Program.
- The candidate must complete, or be able to complete, a Basic First Aid course.
- The candidate must complete, or be able to complete, a ServSafe course.
- The candidate must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with elders’ activities of daily living, including toileting, incontinence care, bathing, dressing and undressing, life enrichment, and maintaining independence.
- Provide gentle, empathetic, efficient, timely, dignified, and respectful care based on each elder’s needs, preferences, and desired approach.
- Ensure each elder’s call device is worn or within reach and answer it promptly.
- Care for elders and their environment, including cooking, laundry, housekeeping, changing bed linens, and making beds.
- Recognize and respond to elders’ needs while encouraging independence.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, and support bandages under the direction of a nurse or physician.
- Measure and record vital signs as requested by the PACE nurse case manager or physician.
- Document care as required by each elder’s Service Plan.
- Observe elders for symptoms requiring medical attention, including bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Prepare and cook meals and snacks according to nutrition guidelines, dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferences; serve and assist elders with dining.
- Maintain confidentiality of elder information and care in compliance with HIPAA and Resident Rights.
- Assist with transportation coordination to the PACE center or other locations using wheelchairs, assisted walking, and lift equipment.
- Review and implement all aspects of each elder’s Service Plan.
- Maintain a safe environment by checking elders’ whereabouts and immediately reporting residents who leave the premises.
- Attend required meetings and training opportunities to remain current on information and skills.
- Follow Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, safety, and applicable federal, state, and local policies and procedures.
- Maintain required CNA certification and participate in annual state in-services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.