Dementia Care Aide - Homestead Home Health

Responsibilities/Qualifications

Crystal Creek Senior Living Community in Canton, MI is hiring Dementia Care Staff!

We are looking for friendly, caring individuals who will treat our residents like family! As a care staff and med tech, you will be helping our residents with their daily care as well as assisting with their medication administration. At the same time, promoting their sense of independence and safety. If you are looking for a company to advance with, we can help with that – we are committed to promoting from within.

Shifts available: 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM or 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM

Responsibilities:

• Assisting residents with daily living activities such as transferring in and out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting, and walking.
• Passing medication is a primary responsibility along with hands-on care to each resident.
• Engaging clients in meaningful activities to stimulate cognitive funtion and emotional well-being.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the environment which may include light housekeeping.
• Comply with all safety and health standards, including infection control procedures.
• Assess for changes in condition and communicate immediately to the supervisor.
• Administer medications and injections to residents based on medical charts.
• Following schedule, and assisting residents with repositioning.
• Follow procedures regarding documenting medications.
• Utilize good judgment in providing client care and safety.
• Assisting other team members with their duties.
• Complete all required documents and charting.
• Answer call lights and assess residents' needs.
• Obtain meal trays and assist with eating.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with the elderly and dementia care.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Every other weekend is required.
• A positive attitude and the ability to arrive on time for every shift.

Benefits:

• ROOM FOR GROWTH.
• Employee Recognition events.
• PAID TIME OFF.
• Medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees.

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