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Lead Care Partner / Medication Technician

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Location:

2499 Forest Hill Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
1551 Franklin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Job Status:

Full Time or Part Time

Shift:

2nd or 3rd Shift

Contact Information:

616-278-6514
apply@clarkretirement.org

We’re seeking part-time and full-time lead care partners to join our Assisted Living teams within Clark, a Life Plan Community. As a lead care partner on our team, you’ll be providing service to residents in a person-centered and professional manner to ensure each resident’s comfort and well-being. We have a variety of work schedules available including, every other weekend, part-time, and full-time with reliable and consistent rotations. We have on the job training and certification for medication technicians.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Communicates appropriate information to family members
  • Distributes medication and provides treatments, personal care and assists with activities of daily living for elderly residents
  • Orders medications. Stores, distributes and documents all prescription and over the counter medication given to residents per protocols and as ordered by the physician
  • Assesses pain and follow through to treat per physician’s order
  • Provides treatments, changes dressings, checks blood sugars, oxygen and vitals and other medical interventions according to physicians orders
  • Maintain all necessary documentation in a timely and accurate manner
  • Receive, note and follow up with physician’s orders
  • Notifies physician with changes in condition, abnormal labs, x-ray and vitals and any other changes
  • Assume the role of Care Partner- per that position description
  • Takes direction from Supervisor, asks for help when needed, supports team members
  • Reports changes in conditions or behaviors to nurses in a timely manner
  • Other duties as assigned

About Clark:

Clark is a Life Plan Community with a continuum of care. Our staff of professionals are committed to providing excellent service and a warm atmosphere for residents, visitors, and staff. Clark at Keller Lake is located on the South East side of Grand Rapids, nearest to the Cascade area in a beautiful wooded area on Keller Lake. Clark is a growing organization and provides independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and access to other ancillary services. We pride ourselves on our Life Enrichment Montessori programming to create a high quality of life environment for our residents.

What We Offer:

Clark offers a benefits package that goes above and beyond!

Benefits-eligible employees can take advantage of:

  • Generous paid-time off (PTO) program including planned time off, sick time, and holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans for Full Time employees
  • Clark sponsored Health Savings Account, with eligible medical plan
  • 401(k) retirement savings program with Clark match (age 21 or older)
  • Extended illness benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement to promote lifelong learning and career advancement
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance – 100% coverage by Clark
  • Easy access to public transportation
  • Discounts to local and national companies

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

Clark is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Clark values employees and is serious about supporting their health and professional development. We’ve been named one of “West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” for sixteen years in a row!

When applying, please include all work history. List your employers, starting with the most current/recent, including self-employment.

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