Medical Caregiver - 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Shift Signing Bonus**
Company: Park Village Pines
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Description:
Company Description:Park Village Pines has provided Senior Assisted
Living in Kalamazoo (and Elderly Assisted Care services) since
1983. In our three buildings, we serve seniors and the elderly who
have few or basic care needs as well as those who require
specialized or memory loss care.As a non-profit organization, we
are uniquely committed to being an excellent Christ-centered senior
care center and Christian residency community where people love to
live, work, and support.Signing BonusThis job comes with a $2,500
Signing Bonus at the 3-month anniversary and a $2,500 bonus at the
6-month anniversary. Benefits Available:
- Medical & Prescription coverage ($24/pay check)
- Dental & Vision (free for the employee)
- Matching 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Long Term Disability Coverage
- Paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Short Term Disability Coverage
- Clothing Allowance
- Anniversary Bonuses... and more..
Requirements:
Job Summary: Assists with dispensing medications and treatments of
Residents as ordered by a Physician.Qualifications:
- Training and instruction per qualified staff
- Experience and understanding of geriatrics would be
beneficial
- Adhere to the organization, federal/state regulations regarding
nursing care
- Ability to communicate well with people
- Maintains neat, well-groomed appearance adhering to dress
code.
- Adheres to HIPAA regulations/including not discussing
residents' circumstances with other departments
- Be available to work weekends and holidays as neededEssential
Functions:
- Dispensing medications and treatments properly, according to
doctor's orders
- Orders medications in a timely manner to ensure the resident is
never out of a medication
- Document record keeping and other information regarding
residents' medication, vital signs, nursing care, and services
provided for the residents.
- Supervise and assist assigned Personal Caregivers
- Reach overhead occasionally to obtain items from
shelves/closets
- Is aware of residents' needs and responds accordingly
- Responds rapidly and appropriately to emergencies including
resident and co-worker safety
- Observes assesses, and reports change in residents' conditions
to co-workers, physicians, and/or family.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding information/medical
records
- Is flexible, receptive, and adaptive to change
- Maintains clean work areas/cleans cart
- Properly uses telephone, fax machine, and other equipment
- Attends scheduled meetings as required by the facility
- Projects a positive image of the organization in dealing with
residents, co-workers, families, and the public
- Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by
immediate supervisor and other management as required.Physical
requirements:
- Frequently twists, stoops, bends, occasionally kneels, squats,
and climb stairs
- Communicates orally and in writing with residents, co-workers,
families, and the public
- Remains steady to take blood pressures, etc.
- Possesses coordination to administer injections, etc.
- Stands or walks up to 75% of 8-hour shift
- Lifts and carries light objects such as resident charts,
treatment items, etc., without assistance
- Occasionally transfers up to an average of 100 lbs with an
assist while lifting, positioning, and transferring residents
- Pushes/pulls residents weighing 70-250 lbs in a wheelchair
- Able to wear gloves and other protective equipment
- Possesses skills for continuous handling, fingering, and
feeling for palpitation, operating equipment, dispensing
medications, and providing medical treatment involving wound care,
etc.
- Reads small print on equipment and written materials
- Identifies staff, residents, family, etc.
- Able to hear normal sounds including conversations, alarms,
etc. Distinguishes sound from stethoscopes, etc.
- Possesses the ability to concentrate, understand and remember
instructions, messages, details, and task assignments
- Able to push approximately up to 100-pound cart on casters 392
feet (length of the hallway) on the carpeted floorEnvironmental
Conditions:
- 100% of the workday spent indoors
- Occasional exposure to blood/bodily fluids
- Frequent exposure to bacteria, viruses, and other infectious
agents in dealing with residents, co-workers, family, and
public
- Frequent exposure to chemical compounds to medication and
treatment
- Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals such as soaps,
disinfectants, etc. as identified by the facility's MSDS
manual.
- Frequent exposure to latex, vinyl, plastic, or materials used
in personal protective equipment
- Occasional exposure to bodily injuries due to unpredictable
behavior or residents
- Mandation when necessary (refer to Employee Playbook for policy
information)PI177609879
Keywords: Park Village Pines, Kalamazoo , Medical Caregiver - 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Shift Signing Bonus**, Healthcare , Kalamazoo, Michigan
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