What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Aide position at River Oaks?
River Oaks is hiring Care Aides!
Full Time Positions Available.
River Oaks offers:
- The opportunity to work with a great team of professionals to ensure our residents’ needs are met in a quality and safe environment.
- An environment where you can grow, learn and take your skill set to the next level!
Benefits:
- Salary—Competitive wage with a yearly performance merit program. When members of our team go above and beyond, we like to recognize their performance.
- Benefits—We offer a competitive benefits program to include:
- Weekly Pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans for you and your family
- Voluntary Benefits including Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, etc.
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Company Match
River Oaks is located at 500 E University Dr., Rochester, MI 48307
Purpose: Provide direct care to residents while adhering to their support plan and assisting with activities of daily living. Provides support in a manner that promotes growth, health, safety, dignity and respect for individuals. Collaborates and communicates with co-workers and supports the team to promote a positive and productive working environment. Contributes to the day-to-day operation of the home, in a safe and cost-efficient manner. Identifies opportunities for improvement and actively participates in their implementation.
Essential Functions- Job Duties:
- Provide support in all areas of daily living as needed by individuals, this may include lifting individuals, assisting in transferring, or moving wheelchairs
- Support individuals in obtaining the best quality of life possible by adhering to the residents’ support plan.
- Where assistance is requested/required to support individuals in making choices, advocate for him/her in areas of needs and wants
- Assist individuals in developing new relationships and supporting existing relationships
- Interacting and communicating in a manner that is respectful toward all individuals
- Creating an environment and conducting activities in a manner that ensures health and safety of individuals
- Developing and using effective communication with everyone using a style suited to the individual
- Always communicating in a positive and productive manner with co-workers, families/guardians and the public
- Providing a positive role model for individuals and co-workers
- Supporting co-workers and actively participating in team process.
- Providing complete, accurate and timely documentation
- Performing tasks that contribute to the day-to-day operation of the home (such as cooking, cleaning, laundry)
- Performing tasks in accordance with Cardinal AFC Policies and Procedures and that of other regulatory bodies, (CMH, AAA, Reliance, AFC Licensing, Recipient Rights, etc.)
- Maintaining the home in a safe manner. Fixes or notifies someone, i.e., supervisor of any safety or maintenance issues
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisory staff.
Education & Knowledge Requirements- Specific education, certification, and licensure:
- High school diploma or equivalent highly preferred
- Individuals in this position must have obtained age eighteen (18) prior to first day of employment or transfer into position
- Current First Aid and CPR/AED Certification, or willingness to be trained by Cardinal Senior Living during employment.
Essential Job-Related Experience/Abilities:
- Ability to complete the necessary physical movements to move residents by wheelchair
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
- Ability to walk continuously, bend frequently, and sit occasionally
- Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds occasionally (1-33% of workday)
- Ability to complete and maintain documentation regarding a resident’s status
Preferred Job-Related Experience/Abilities/Education:
- Valid Driver’s License
- One (1) year experience in the long-term care industry
Cardinal Senior Living Philosophy: It is the philosophy of Cardinal Senior Living to provide a home-like atmosphere for residents; one that fosters wellness of the body, mind, and spirit. We believe that a caring, positive attitude in combination with encouragement in personal independence enhances the self-esteem of our residents. An emphasis on creating a “family” atmosphere provides a foundation for living life to its fullest. All staff are expected to execute the Cardinal mission of care, compassion, dignity, and safety.
Cardinal Senior Living LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.