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MyMichigan Health · 1 month ago

Resident Assistant - LTC

Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

MyMichigan Health is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing quality care, and they are seeking a Resident Assistant to enhance the residents' rehabilitative or long-term-care experience. The role involves performing customer service duties and assisting in maintaining a positive environment for residents.

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Responsibilities

Dining and nutrition assistance

Resident call lights and customer service

Recreational Activities

Stocking supplies

Adheres to the abuse prevention program policies and procedures

Does not feed residents unless they have completed the 8-hour feeding assistant course as outlines by the State of Michigan

Does not provide direct care is not a certified nursing assistant

Seeks proper assist for duties requiring direct care or licensed nurse or therapist qualification

Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality

Consistently works cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff and ancillary service providers

Participates in department education as directed

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows

Performs other duties as assigned

Attends meetings/in-services as required

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and the ability to speak, write, and understand the English language

Ability to relate with all ages and individuals with different cultural and spiritual backgrounds

Ability to work with patients and families who are dealing with terminal illness, the dying process and death

Available to work weekends, be on-call as scheduled, and have flexibility in work schedule

Qualification

TEAM ADVANCED certificationMicrosoft Windows proficiencyHigh School DiplomaGEDCultural sensitivityEffective communicationWork independently

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and the ability to speak, write, and understand the English language

Ability to relate with all ages and individuals with different cultural and spiritual backgrounds

Ability to work with patients and families who are dealing with terminal illness, the dying process and death

Available to work weekends, be on-call as scheduled, and have flexibility in work schedule

Must complete the 8-hour feeding assistant course as outlined by the State of Michigan within 6 months of hire or transfer

Must demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling

Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs