Waiver Care Aide

Waiver Care Aide - NO Experience Required. Start Your Healthcare Career Path Here. MediLodge of Richmond is a 4-star rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Quality of Resident Care and is an integral part of our large Medilodge portfolio of 49 centers state-wide, which makes us a leading healthcare provider in Michigan. We are looking for compassionate individuals such as you, to join the team at our long term care and rehabilitation center as a Waiver Care Aide. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. If you have always had a passion for caring for people and are looking for a place where you feel valued, supported and challenged, we invite you to apply. Medilodge of Richmond invests in our team for growth and development by offering you the opportunity to take Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) classes at NO cost to you. This two week course will help prepare you to take the test and become certified. We are located in a small town, quiet, rural setting with private and semi-private rooms. We are proud of our staff and strong leadership team. Together we work as a close-knit family. We pride ourselves in opportunities to support you and your career goals Once you become a full-time CNA with us, here are the perks. Competitive Wages That In crease for Years Licensed as Your Experience Counts With Us Electronic Scheduling - You Manage Your Work Schedule Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities That Meet Your Goals Daily Pay, Weekly Pay, Bi-Weekly Pay Options Through On-Shift Wallet (stat pay) Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family Employee Benefits Concierge - to Guide You in Maximizing Your Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Program Company Paid Life Insurance Paid Vacation Days with Rollover Option and Sick Time 401k Retirement with Company Match Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Mobile Phone Discount Program Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more. Thank you for considering a career with us. We can't wait to meet you. Summary: Under supervision, provides basic nursing assistance and assists residents with daily living activities. These individuals have completed the 8 hour online certification course and pass facility competency skills checklist. Qualifications: Education : High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Licenses/Certification: Pass 8 hour online certification course Pass facility competency skills checklist Essential Functions: Perform tasks under the direct supervision of a nurse or independently if competency is validated Competency areas are Personal safety and Emergency Care Documentation and Core Nursing Skills Positioning, Moving and Restorative Care Nutrition and Elimination Advanced and Specialty Care Environments Comfort Care and End of Life Assists residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care. Obtains food trays and assists residents with feeding. Assists resident with turning and positioning in bed Assists resident with ambulation for short distance in facility. Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed. Performs other tasks as assigned Reports to Charge Nurse or designee on progress/lack of progress in achieving restorative goals. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations. Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.