Resident Aide-All Shifts

Job Description

Job Description

ALL SHIFTS

Hourly Range $15.50 - $18.25

Paid training and orientation!

We are looking for a compassionate caregiver to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to provide many levels of support to our clients.

COVID-19 considerations
Since we care for a vulnerable population, infection control is very important to us. We have safe procedures in place that go above and beyond most businesses. The health and safety of our residents and staff is a top priority.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to assure residents’ daily care and service needs are met, including all basic activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, hygiene, toilet assistance, dressing, eating, socializing, participating in activities, etc.)
• Assists residents to participate in Life Enrichment Events – may participate directly through leading an activity, assisting the LEC, or assisting residents to attend.
• Follows resident service plan for level of assistance and support needed.
• Reporting changes in the resident’s condition and needs as they occur.
• Light housekeeping chores, (including bed making, linen changes, straightening and dusting, trash removal, laundry, etc.)
• Uses safe and proper techniques for chemical/cleaning solutions, as well as storage of products, tools, and carts.

• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

• Will practice appropriate safe, sanitary hygiene.
• Other duties as assigned or as may be necessary to assure that the goals and objectives of this living center are fulfilled

We Offer

• No wage cap
• Opportunity for advancement
• Perfect attendance bonus
• Flexible spending account (wage works account)
• Optional health insurance
• 90-day potential pay raise (dependent on performance)
• PTO based on hours worked and years of service
• 401K with company match up to 50% of your contribution of up to 6%
• Annual pay raise (dependent on performance)
• Paid orientation and training
• Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills

• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day

• Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner

• Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends

• Prior experience in healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)

• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards

• Supportive and compassionate

• High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver

• Take pride in providing high-quality care

• Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)

Sheldon Meadows Assisted Living Centers is licensed by the Michigan Department of Human Services, Office of Child and Adult Licensing as a Home for the Aged. Our staff is carefully selected and trained to unobtrusively monitor each resident and their health - both physical and mental - watching for signs of pain, confusion, inattentiveness to personal hygiene, missed meals or changes in normal routine.

Heritage Property Management is committed to excellence in all we do. That includes hiring and supporting team members who share our core values. When you work with us, you’ll see first-hand how important our residents are to us, and how our six core values: Honesty, Quality, Respect, Teamwork, Potential, and Balance reflect in our everyday interactions.

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”
Fred Rogers

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We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.