Residential Care Specialist

2 months ago


West Branch, United States Horizon Senior Living of West Branch Program of Baruch Full time $13 - $15
Position Summary:
Provides care for residents, such as assistance with toileting, transferring, bathing, feeding, et cetera. Performs housekeeping and laundry tasks and kitchen tasks as assigned. Administers medical treatments and prescribed/over-the-counter medications, as ordered by a physician. Medications and treatments are administered according to company policies and procedures. Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect and receive quality care according to individualized care plans.

Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for reviewing medication records on a daily basis.
  • Checks medication administration record (MAR) for accuracy.
  • Ensures exchange of appropriate information with Resident Care Manager concerning any orders for medication change or any identified errors.
  • Checks incoming medication container labels against physician orders to ensure medication is for the correct resident, as assigned.
  • Checks to ensure medication containers received from the pharmacy are labeled with the correct resident name, correct drug, correct dosage, correct route, and correct frequency of administration.
  • Administers prescribed medications as ordered.
  • Documents medication administration according to policy and procedure.
  • Coordinates ordering and re-ordering of medications as assigned by Administrator or Resident Care Manager.
  • Interacts with families and participates in facility or community activities.
  • Assists with ensuring a safe environment for residents, families, and co-workers.
  • Aware of performance improvement plan and quality initiatives being measured at facility.
  • Participates in data collection and performance improvement reporting processes, as assigned.
  • Attends educational in-services. 
  • Maintains ethical standards.
  • Displays a caring, respectful attitude when addressing residents, family members, and co-workers.
  • Ensures confidentiality of resident health information in accordance with HIPAA.
  • Compliant with attendance policy.
  • Attends scheduled staff meetings.
  • Support, reinforce, communicate, and defend the mission, vision, values, philosophy and culture of the organization.
  • Assists residents with activities of daily living.

The following are unique to this position:
  • Assists residents with bathing, hair care, mouth care, nail care, dressing, et cetera.
  • Assists residents with ambulation, which includes reminding and supporting.
  • Assists and encourages residents to eat and take sufficient fluids and snacks.
  • Assists residents with turning, repositioning, toileting, and personal hygiene (includes monitoring of bowel and bladder incontinence).
  • Observes and reports resident behavior and condition changes—including weight change and signs of injury or neglect.
  • Participates in or leads leisure activities as planned by Activities Coordinator.
  • Assists and reminds residents to participate in facility activities.
  • Assists with all aspects of kitchen and dining room tasks associated with resident meals, including prep work, serving, cleaning up, setting tables, taking out trash, et cetera.
  • Performs general housekeeping/laundry tasks and related duties. 

Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED required, CMA or CNA preferred.
  • Experience working with and caring for the elderly population preferred.
  • Strong written and communication skills.
  • Open Availability is preferred.
  • Three years experience is preferred.

General Requirements:
  • Position reports to Resident Care Manager or Administrator.
  • Inside/Outside: 100% Inside.
  • Must be able to participate in one- and two-person transfers/lifts and change resident position to accommodate resident mobility needs.
  • Must be able to push medication carts and perform medical treatments as ordered by physician.
  • Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.


About Horizon Senior Living of West Branch Program of Baruch:

Baruch Senior Ministries is a faith-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providingexcellent, affordable senior living, including assisted living, memory care, andindependent living. In our homes across Michigan, we seek to give families peace of mind thattheir loved one will receive compassionate care in place they can call home.Our CommitmentBaruch was founded upon the promise ofJeremiah 33:6:"I will heal my people and will let themenjoy abundant peace and security."Just as Baruch, Jeremiah's disciple and scribe,remained faithful to his call, so Baruch SeniorMinistries promises to uphold its commitmentto quality care that promotes enjoyment,community, vitality, and purpose for everyindividual.


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