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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, Michigan

About this job

Provides personal care assistance, instruction, and promotes independence and quality of life for residents. The Residential

Assistant also performs a variety of household tasks essential to the operation and cleanliness of the group home. At times, will

deliver quality rehabilitation services under the direction of the House Manager and trained by Therapy Team to deliver home

exercise programs. At times, will assist residents into the community for therapy driven activities.

Assists and instructs residents with ADL's and personal care, according to each resident's care guidelines.

Applies orthotic devices according to schedule and assists residents in home therapy programs according to each resident's

care plan and daily schedule.

Monitors the health of residents and reports any signs of residents' illness to the Facility Manager or designated medical

staff. Attends staff meetings, resident care conferences, and in-service education programs as assigned.

Dispenses and charts medication according to each resident's medication chart. Administers tube feedings, provides trach

care, dressing changes, and assists with other medical care under RN supervision/direction as needed.

Transports residents in company vehicles to community appointments and recreational events as assigned, and to on site

day activity. At times will research and develop a monthly calendar of community events.

Prepares meals according to dietary menu and resident dietary guidelines, inviting resident participation, as appropriate,

according to resident care plans and goals and swallowing guidelines.

Maintains a clean orderly foster home environment, does daily laundry and invites resident participation in these activities, as

appropriate, according to resident care plans and goals.

Completes daily documentation on the level of resident care provided, on activities, on goals addressed, on health status,

and on any behavior programming. Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control policies and procedures,

maintaining a safe and clean environment.

Basic Qualifications:

Education - High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses - Drivers License -- MI (MI DR LIC) Upon Hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 Days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience - 1 year of experience typically gained through skills/knowledge/abilities in a rehabilitation or health care setting

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.