What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Aide/Med Tech position at Homestead Home Health Care Services?
Responsibilities/Qualifications
The Detroit Free Press has ranked Homestead as a TOP WORKPLACE, and we are hiring!
Welcome to Homestead, where we manage a vibrant senior living community in Westland! We're on the lookout for dedicated Caregivers and experienced Med Techs who share our passion for providing exceptional care to our residents. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of others through rewarding work. As a caregiver, you have the opportunity to provide physical and emotional support to our residents who are elderly, disabled, or recovering from an illness. Additionally, it allows you to develop valuable skills such as patience, empathy, and communication.
Homestead has been awarded a Top Workplace honor by The Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces. The award, based solely on employee feedback, reflects Homestead’s commitment to its employees. Join our team of dedicated and engaged colleagues, and benefit from specialized training and support, employee referral program, as well as opportunities for growth and advancement.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing compassionate companionship to residents and assisting with daily activities such as transferring, bathing, dressing, toileting, and walking
- Administering medications and injections to residents based on physicians’ orders recorded in medical charts
- Ensuring the cleanliness of the environment which may involve light housekeeping duties
- Ensuring strict adherence to safety and health standards, including meticulous infection control procedures
- Monitoring for changes in residents’ conditions and promptly communicate any changes to the supervisor
- Following schedule, assisting residents with repositioning
- Adhering to procedures regarding documenting of medications accurately
- Utilize good judgment in providing client care and ensuring their safety
- Assisting other team members with their duties as necessary
- Responding to call lights and assess residents’ needs promptly
- Obtain meal trays and assist with eating
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Benefits we can provide you:
- Opportunities for growth within our supportive team
- Employee Recognition events
- PAID TIME OFF starts day one
- Medical, dental and vision benefits for full time employees (30 hour or more)
- Paid orientation and training
- Daily Pay! Access your pay when you need it
Requirements we ask of you:
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Minimum age of 18 years old
- Experience in medication administration and working with seniors
- High school diploma or GED
- Reliable transportation
- Availability to work every other weekend is required
