About us

Heritage Senior Communities is a company in HEALTH_CARE_MEDICAL in Saline, MI 48176. We are supportive, engaging, and fast-paced.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Safe work environment
• Company perks
• On-the-job training

Full-Time, Benefits Offered

Contingent position 

Pay based on experience: $18-$24/hr

Purpose of this position

Assure that all aspects of the resident’s personal care and service plan is implemented while assuring that the resident is treated with dignity and respect, assisting each resident to be as independent and self-sufficient as possible. Supervises the daily activities of resident services staff.

Essential Functions

• Treat all residents with dignity and respect
• Provide excellent care and service to the residents of this living center in accordance with their individual written plans of care and service.
• Supervise all resident services staff in the delivery of daily care and service to residents
• Assure residents are treated with kindness and respect
• Protect residents from accidents and injuries
• Responsible for safety of residents in case of emergency
• Complete resident assessments as required
• Complete individual care and service plans for residents in keeping with the needs identified in the resident assessment
• Communicate with physician and/or licensed health care professionals regarding resident condition, medications, treatments, etc. as needed to assure residents health needs are met
• Communicate with family/authorized representatives or agencies as needed to assure continuum of care and good relations
• Complete required paperwork for resident and/or staff and/or guest incident or injury and notify the appropriate individuals, management, and authorities.
• Perform staff performance reviews as needed (90 day and annually)
• Staff coaching and counseling as needed
• Assist residents as needed to attend life enrichment events and meals.
• Assist residents to maintain their highest level of independence
• Observe residents for any change in condition (physical, emotional, cognitive, or behavioral)
• Compliance with and uphold all Resident Rights including confidentiality
• Respond to resident requests for assistance, including “call lights”.
• Comply with and enforce infection control protocols
• Compliance with and enforcement of all rules and regulations governing Homes for the Aged
• Compliance with and enforcement of the guidelines stated in the Employee Handbook

Qualifications

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); Competency Evaluated Nursing Assistant (CENA); MA; LPN or other credential or experience which prepares the individual to perform the duties required. Must be at least 18 years of age and high school diploma (or equivalent). Leadership ability. Must be able to physically and mentally perform essential functions of this position. Ability to communicate effectively in English. Must be able to communicate with a variety of personality types. Able to effectively supervise and support staff in providing direct service to residents, communicate with family members and ancillary personnel, as well as compassionate towards residents. Must be able to pass the state mandated criminal background screening and random drug testing.

General Responsibilities

• Be a good will ambassador for this living center
• Assist to maintain clean and orderly resident rooms
• Comply with Life Safety policies and periodic “drills”
• Documentation as required
• Participate in training opportunities
• Report safety and health hazards to the supervisor
• Assist in dining room service
• Comply with rules and regulations governing Homes for the Aged
• Work cooperatively with others on the same shift and across shifts
• Report to work as scheduled

Linden Square Assisted Living Center 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.

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.

“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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