Residential Aide Resource Kentwood

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's and personal care, according to each resident's care guidelines.

Monitors the health of residents and reports any signs of residents' 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's 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

CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 30 Days required Or

CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 30 Days required

CRT-First Aid - AHA American Heart Association 30 Days required

Preferred:

1 year of relevant experience in a rehabilitation or health care setting

LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan

LIC-Chauffeur License - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.

On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance

Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Homewards Central - 4130 Kalamazoo Ave SE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Adult Foster Central - Adult Foster Care West

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

8

Hours of Work

7a.m. to 3 p.m.; 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.;11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends