Medical Caregiver
Company: Park Village Pines
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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.
Benefits Available:
- Medical & Prescription coverage
- Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- On Demand Pay advances through payroll
- Long Term Disability Coverage
- Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Short Term Disability Coverage
- Matching 401k
- 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 beneficial
- Adhere to the organization, federal/state regulations regarding
nursing care
- Ability to communicate well with people
- Be available to work every other weekend and holidays as
needed
Essential 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.
- Assist assigned Personal Caregivers
- 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
- Maintains clean work areas/cleans cart
- Projects a positive image of the organization in dealing with
residents, co-workers, families, and the public
Physical requirements:
* Communicates orally and in writing with residents, co-workers,
families, and the public* Possesses coordination to administer
injections, etc.
- Stands or walks up to 75% of 8-hour shift
- 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
- Reads small print on medication, 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 floor
- Frequently twists, stoops, bends, occasionally kneels,
squats
Environmental Conditions:* Occasional exposure to blood/bodily
fluids
- Frequent exposure to bacteria, viruses, and other infectious
agents in dealing with residents, co-workers, family, and
public
- Mandation when necessary (refer to Employee Playbook for policy
information)
PI201167000
Keywords: Park Village Pines, Kalamazoo , Medical Caregiver, Healthcare , Kalamazoo, Michigan
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