Caregiver/Resident Assistant

Evergreen Senior Living

Evergreen Heights is a retirement community in Kingsford, MI that boasts a range of assisted living services for its residents. Evergreen teammates enjoy a healthy work-life balance, a fun work environment, and ample opportunities for upward mobility. For more information, visit www.evergreenheightsseniorliving.com.

Caregiver / CNA Work Schedule:

• Part Time 1st Shift (6a-2p)
• Part Time or Full Time 2nd Shift (2p-10p)
• Part Time or Full Time 3rd Shift (10p-6a)
• Part Time & Limited Full Time Available
• Every Other Weekend
• Every Other Holiday
• 8 Hour Shifts

Caregiver / CNA Job Description

Performs resident care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, safety, and comfort of residents as assigned. Assists in providing a positive physical, social, and psychological environment. Follows all Evergreen policies and procedures.

CAREGIVER / CNA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists with resident/patient care needs and comforts including but not limited to:

• Assists or gives oral hygiene and mouth care.
• Assists with bathing functions and dressing/undressing as necessary.
• Assists with nail care, shaving, and hair care.
• Assists with lifting, turning, positioning, and transporting residents.
• Keeps residents dry (i.e., change clothing, linen, etc.) when he/she becomes soiled or wet.
• Assists resident with bowel or bladder functions.
• Check residents frequently to ensure that their personal care needs are being met.
• Prepares residents for meals (i.e., take to bathroom, wash hands, oral care, take to and from the dining room, etc.)
• Serves food trays. Assists with feeding as needed.
• Performs after-meal care (i.e., clean residents’ hands, face, clothing, brush teeth, take to bathroom, etc.)
• Notes and reports changes in resident eating habits, especially those on a diabetic diet.
• Assists with keeping nursing and resident care areas neat, sanitary, and orderly.
• Appropriately records and charges for supplies.
• Follows work assignments and schedules.
• Complies with laws and regulations applicable to position and complies with the Evergreen Compliance Program.
• Attends and participates in in-service training and other meetings as scheduled and directed.
• Treats all residents, visitors, and staff with courtesy.
• Assists in orientation and training of employees as assigned.

2. Caregiver / CNA Safety

• Knows and follows facility rules.
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment. Reports equipment in need of repairs or maintenance.
• Follows facility smoking policies.
• Reports and documents any incidents or accidents of residents, staff, or visitors to the appropriate facility personnel.
• Performs duties, which may include transportation of residents, as assigned in the Facility Disaster Plan.
• Uses required protective equipment.
• Follows infection control standards, policies, and procedures.
• Reports all hazardous conditions/equipment to the supervisor.

3. Resident Rights for Caregivers and CNAs

• Knows Resident Rights. Helps the residents exercise and/or protect their rights.
• Reports resident complaints to management.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident information.

4. HIPAA rules for Caregivers and CNAs

• Follows and adheres to Evergreen policies and procedures implementing HIPPA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information.
• Uses and/or discloses only the minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks (applies only if the position requires access to PHI under Role-Based Access).
• Reports all suspected violations of the company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to the Administrator.

5. Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Capacity to stand, walk, bend, kneel, or squat for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for handling medical equipment, assisting residents, and performing assistance tasks.
• Ability to assist residents with mobility, including transfers from beds, wheelchairs, or chairs.
• Adequate visual and auditory acuity to monitor residents’ needs and respond to emergency situations.
• Patience and resilience in managing challenging behaviors and situations, including tolerance for occasional verbal or physical aggression from residents with cognitive impairments or other conditions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to provide compassionate and respectful care to residents and communicate effectively with staff and families.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations, including medical emergencies, calmly and efficiently.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Comfortable working in close proximity to residents and exposure to bodily fluids, odors, and other conditions typical in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented setting while independently managing assigned responsibilities.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

*Employees including CNAs and Caregivers must average no less than 30hrs./wk. to be eligible for health insurance benefits.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Rotating weekends

Application Question(s):

• How many years of caregiving experience do you have?
• Are you willing to allow Evergreen to perform a background check?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kingsford, MI 49802: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18