Medical Caregiver
Company: Park Village Pines
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: March 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Park Village Pines is looking for a dedicated and
compassionate medical caregiver to become part of our Assisted
Living community in Kalamazoo. As a faith-based Senior Assisted
Living facility, we are committed to delivering exceptional,
heart-led care that uplifts and honors our residents. If you have a
heart for service, strong communication skills, and a desire to
make a real difference each day, we would love to meet you! Job
functions include : In this role you will provide nursing care by
managing medications, monitoring residents, maintaining records,
and supporting all resident care. Foster a safe, supportive, and
comforting environment, and offer emotional, social, and medical
support that enriches the lives of our residents. We are seeking
someone who is dependable, compassionate, and ready to serve with
excellence to: Dispense medications and treatments properly,
according to medical orders Order medications in a timely manner to
ensure that residents have all needed medications Document and keep
accurate records of all resident medications, vital signs, nursing
care and all other services provided to residents Assess and
respond to residents’ needs quickly and appropriately Assist and
support assigned personal caregivers (PCGs) Respond rapidly and
appropriately to emergencies while maintaining resident and
co-worker safety at all times Monitor residents and reports any
changes in skin condition, appetite, behavior, emotional needs,
etc. Work Schedules : This position requires availability to work
weekends and holidays as scheduled. Full-time and Part-time shifts
available. Experience Requirements: Experience working with
geriatrics/elderly population preferred Requirements: Job
Requirements include : Adheres to HIPPA regulations at all times,
including not discussing residents’ circumstances with other
departments or non-authorized individuals and maintains
confidentiality at all times Maintains clean work area and helps
support a clean and comfortable environment for all residents and
staff Uses safe and appropriate body mechanics when lifting and/or
transferring residents Follows all infectious control protocol and
policies Completes daily charting and paperwork as required in a
timely manner, this may include use of telephone, fax machine, and
other equipment Consistently demonstrates a positive and
compassionate attitude toward residents, co-workers, families, and
the public. Physical Requirements: Lift, push/pull up to 100lbs
while assisting residents, pushing wheelchairs, medical carts, etc.
Lift, carry, or reach overhead for items up to 15lbs, including
basins, resident care items, charts, thermometers, etc. Stand
and/or walk up to 90% of an eight (8) hour shift Frequently twists,
stoops, bends, kneels, squats and climbs stairs Possesses dexterity
for palpitation, dispensing medicals, and providing medical
treatment involving wound care and other medical care as needed
Ability to read print on equipment, written materials, and
medication bottles/packages Ability to wear appropriate PPE
(personal protective equipment) as required This role has frequent
exposure to chemical compounds related to medication and
treatments, and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals such as
soaps, disinfectants as identified by the MSDS manual Role has
occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluids as related to
medical care and treatment Ability to hear normal sounds including
alarms, sounds from stethoscopes, etc. Park Village Pines is
committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all
individuals. Applicants must be able to perform the essential
functions of the position, with or without accommodation.
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Keywords: Park Village Pines, Fort Wayne , Medical Caregiver, Healthcare , Kalamazoo, Indiana