What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Aide position at Deckerville Community Hospital?
OPEN POSITION:
Position: Resident Care Aide
Department : Resident Care
Location: The Heartlands, Marlette, MI
Hours: Full-Time. Nights. Full Benefits
Aspire Rural Health System is hiring a Resident Care Aide! We’re looking for individuals with a positive attitude to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering the highest quality of service to both our patients and employees.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Previous experience in working with older adults desired. Must have a genuine desire to assist older adults with dementia. Current CPR and First Aid Certificate (will sponsor this if needed)
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides resident care, monitoring, and assessing medical condition of residents and reporting changes to shift lead. Develop and maintain an open relationship with residents of the community through regular interaction, encouragement and support. Serves meals, snacks, and beverages to residents and provides assistance in eating to those who need it. Performs housekeeping duties within the community. Assists residents in organized activities. Assist in maintaining resident records through regular documentation. Demonstrate sensitivity to residents’ comfort and privacy. Maintain confidentiality of residents. Maintain knowledge of the needs of the elderly with dementia as well as the concepts of appropriate lifting and transferring techniques, infection control, disease prevention and emergency preparedness. Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for residents and their families.
"Aspire Rural Health Systems are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Aspire Rural Health System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources.”
Night shift 7pm-730am including every other weekend and holiday rotation
Salary : $31,396 - $37,937