What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Wellspring Lutheran Services?
Description
Job Title: Caregiver
Location: Wellspring Senior Living Campus - Saginaw
Reports to: Caregiver Supervisor
Position Type: Full-time, Part-Time | Hourly
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a part-time or full-time Caregiver to join our Saginaw Assisted Living team. In this position, you'll be directly supporting your community in Saginaw County.
Responsibilities
Wellspring Lutheran Services – Saginaw Assisted Living Campus
5935 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
Join Wellspring and use your skills and compassion to make a difference in the lives of seniors in Saginaw. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to exceptional senior care.
Full Job Description Available During The Interview
Job Title: Caregiver
Location: Wellspring Senior Living Campus - Saginaw
Reports to: Caregiver Supervisor
Position Type: Full-time, Part-Time | Hourly
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a part-time or full-time Caregiver to join our Saginaw Assisted Living team. In this position, you'll be directly supporting your community in Saginaw County.
Responsibilities
- Provides care in the following areas according to the resident care sheet and direction of the caregiver supervisor; immediately reports to the supervisor when the assignment cannot be completed
- Performs and documents vital signs and blood sugar testing as required related to medications administration
- Administers medications as set up and according to the medication administration record (MAR)
- Reports any deviation from MAR and medication dosing system
- Properly documents medication administration information including refusal of routine medications and PRN medication administration
- Observes for and reports signs and symptoms that might be related to medications or changes in condition
- Assists residents at meal time and report any ongoing dietary problems
- Performs minor treatments including application of therapeutic creams and simple dressing changes
- Responds to emergencies and assists supervisor with management of the same
- Completes any assigned caregiver tasks
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- Experience in caregiving and working with elders in a long-term care setting
- Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented
- Employment type: Full-time, part-time
- Shift: Day Shift (6:00am – 6:00pm) or Night Shift (6:00pm – 6:00am)
- Weekends: rotation every other weekend
- Starting pay: $13.00 /hour
- Health, dental, and vision insurance**
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plans matching **
- DailyPay – access your earned wages anytime
- Wellspring SupportLinc – employee assistance program
- Clinical supervision and support as needed
- Meaningful connections with residents and team members
Wellspring Lutheran Services – Saginaw Assisted Living Campus
5935 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
Join Wellspring and use your skills and compassion to make a difference in the lives of seniors in Saginaw. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to exceptional senior care.
Full Job Description Available During The Interview
- Based on full-time or part-time status
Salary : $13