Resident Care Specialist

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides care for residents, such as assistance with toileting, transferring, bathing, feeding, et cetera.
• Performs housekeeping and laundry tasks and kitchen tasks as assigned.
• Administers medical treatments and prescribed/over-the-counter medications, as ordered by a physician.
• Medications and treatments are administered according to company policies and procedures.
• Ensures residents are treated with dignity and respect and receive quality care according to individualized care plans.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• CMA or CNA certification is preferred.
• Experience working with and caring for the elderly population is preferred.
• Strong written and communication skills are required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

General Requirements

• The position reports to the Resident Care Manager or Administrator.
• Must be able to participate in one- and two-person transfers/lifts and change resident position to accommodate resident mobility needs.
• Must be able to push medication carts and perform medical treatments as ordered by the physician.

About Baruch Senior Ministries

Cherry Hill Haven of Traverse City and Kalkaska are part of the Baruch community—a nonprofit senior living facility dedicated to providing top-notch, personalized care. It offers several types of care, including Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care. Cherry Hill Haven of Traverse City and Kalkaska specializes in Alzheimer and dementia care. Residents of Cherry Hill have a homelike environment to reside in and caring staff to assist through end of life.