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Riverview Lodge Residential Care Home is committed to providing quality care to adults with mental health challenges in a dignified, home-like environment. We improve the health and well-being of our residents by providing an environment of compassionate care. Riverview Lodge continues to be a family owned and operated home established in 1967.

Positions may be a combination of days, evenings, nights and weekends. All job opportunities have a potential for a rich benefit package for full time employment.

*AT THIS TIME WE ARE LOOKING FOR STAFFING FOR:

-Interviewing for FullTime and Part Time Positions for 1st SHIFT (8am-4pm), 2nd SHIFT (4pm-12am) and 3rd SHIFT (12am-8am) and AND WEEKENDS

-WEEKDAYS and WEEKENDS are available

-WE ARE ALSO HIRING PER-DIEM for additional days

*We offer good wages (Pay commensurate with experience) and great benefits.

Benefits/ Why you should work for Riverview lodge:

• Full benefits
• 100% medical, dental, eye-care insurance paid for full time positions
• Employer paid retirement plan: 8% gross pay
• Paid vacation ( step up plan )
• Paid sick days
• Professional development assistance
• Employee discount
• Employee assistance program

Responsibilities/Job Description
The Residential Assistant Care Coordinator's Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining Resident Health and Safety
• Provides care, assistance with daily living skills, laundry
• Preparation and serving meals and snacks to residents
• Housekeeping of resident rooms and common areas
• Medication Administration to Residents (Medication Administration Certification is preferred for the dispensing of oral medication; Assistance with medication ordering, etc. Medication Certification Training will be provided and paid by employer.
• Working collaboratively with other staff to coordinate care
• Working collaboratively with Management
• Facilitate quality care for our residents

Qualifications we are looking for in the ideal candidate :

• High School Education or Equivalent
• Reliable, dedicated worker
• Nurturing, Welcoming, Caring and Compassionate personality
• CPR/First Aid (preferred)
• Residential Care experience preferred but not necessary
• Understanding of Mental Health challenges is very helpful
• Medication Administration Certification preferred (otherwise, qualified candidate must complete a medication administration course)
• CNA/HHA/PCA/DCW Background would be helpful but not necessary (Certified Nurses Aides, Home Health Aides, Personal Care Assistants)
• Organized, results-oriented individual who takes pride in their work
• Responsible and accountable individual who works well with others

COVID-19 requirements:

We are practicing COVID-19 safety measures for the protection of our staff and residents.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Medication Administration Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person