Provide direct care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents while adhering to their support plans. Maintain a safe, respectful environment and perform daily operational tasks such as cleaning and cooking.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and must be at least 18 years old. Candidates must have or be willing to obtain First Aid and CPR/AED certifications and be physically able to lift 50 pounds.
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Job description
Walnut Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care is hiring Care Aides!
Part-Time Positions Available.
Walnut Ridge is a Cardinal Senior Living community located at 4352 Breton Rd SE, Kentwood, MI, 49512
Walnut Ridge 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—Cardinal offers competitive wages 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 including:
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
Position Purpose
Provides 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
The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the following 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
Benefits
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Competitive Wages
Paid Time Off
Short Term Disability Insurance
Vision Plan
Weekly Pay
401(k) With Company Match
Dental Plan
Medical Plan
Yearly Performance Merit Program
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
