Caregiver - 2nd Shift - Part Time Or Birch Meadows AFC

Job Description

Birch Meadows is a new Senior Care facility in Three Rivers, Michigan. We consider it an honor to serve our residents and we never take that privilege lightly. Our family has been in the senior care business since 1960 and we recognize the challenges families face when needing additional care for loved ones. We strive to provide an environment of dignity and comfort.

Our dedicated team and low resident to staff ratio ensure the highest quality care for every individual entrusted to us.

Birch Meadows is looking for competent Caregivers to care for our senior residents in a professional and compassionate manner. It’s a very satisfying and rewarding job, since our elderly residents and their families are thankful for the high quality assistance and care they receive. The ideal candidate will be patient and compassionate with excellent communication skills and reliable attendance. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help residents.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist residents with daily living activities such as getting in and out of bed, bathing, dressing, eating, using the toilet, standing, walking, and exercising
• Maintain a safe and healthy living environment by assisting with housekeeping, laundry, and kitchen duties
• Help residents maintain good personal hygiene
• Promote residents’ mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest
• Carry out routine individualized healthcare needs, including administering medication depending on state regulations
• Record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate
• Monitor or report observations and changes in health status to management
• Keep records of resident care, condition, progress, or problems
• Promote residents’ independence

Responsibilities vary based on shift worked, but employees will be trained for all shift duties.

Qualifications:

• Compassion and respect for the elderly
• Prior caregiving experience preferred, but not required
• Physical endurance and strength
• Interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and listening skills
• Ability to work in partnership with other employees to maintain excellent employee relations, high employee morale, and world class senior care
• Commitment to working a full shift, arriving on time, and working overtime as needed
• Willingness to work weekends on a regular rotation

To Apply:

Application for Employment can be found . An applicant will only be considered once a completed application is received at Birch Meadows