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Resident Care Specialist
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$66,944 / year median in Michigan
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary:
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. Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect and receive quality care according to individualized care plans.Responsibilities:
- Assists residents with activities of daily living. The following are unique to this position:
- Assists residents with bathing, hair care, mouth care, nail care, dressing, et cetera.
- Assists residents with ambulation, which includes reminding and supporting.
- Assists and encourages residents to eat and take sufficient fluids and snacks.
- Assists residents with turning repositioning, toileting, and personal hygiene (includes monitoring of bowel and bladder incontinence).
- Observes and reports resident behaviours and condition changes—including weight change and signs of injury or neglect.
- Participates in or leads leisure activities as planned by Activities Coordinator.
- Assists and reminds residents to participate in facility activities.
- Assists with all aspects of kitchen and dining room tasks associated with resident meals, including prep work,
- serving, cleaning up, setting tables, taking out trash, et cetera.
- Performs general housekeeping/laundry tasks and related duties.