Kisco Senior Living

Operates boutique senior living communities

Caregiver

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeDenver, CO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school education or GED equivalent is preferred.
A nursing assistant course is recommended.
First Aid certification and CPR may be required.
Must meet state training requirements and/or certifications.
Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) is desirable.
Basic competency in using multiple forms of technology, including Microsoft Office applications, internet-based applications, and custom applications.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
All offers of employment are subject to successfully passing a drug screen, a job-specific physical, a TB test, and a background check.

Responsibilities

Meet community residents’ needs by helping with activities of daily living and delivering quality care that encourages independence and supports each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being.
Monitor residents’ well-being and report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department immediately.
Assist residents with simple requests or find an appropriate associate to assist them.
Learn resident preferences to provide service, meet expectations, and enhance resident satisfaction.
Supervise or assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation, and other activities of daily living.
Provide companionship and develop strong resident relations.
Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures.
Help residents use assistive devices, including walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids.
Encourage residents’ self-care.
Document care provided in accordance with documentation standards.
Provide input to the Care Services Director and/or Resident Care Coordinator/Dementia Care Coordinator to keep individual resident service plans current.
Review the 24-hour report and care checklists regularly.
Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.
Practice standard precautions, infection control, and safe work practices.
Observe and monitor residents and document resident status as needed.
Cover the Care Services lobby customer service desk when necessary.
Answer the telephone according to company policy and standards.
Support, lead, and participate in resident-centered wellness programs.
Resolve resident questions according to policies and procedures.
Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects, and other individuals to the appropriate community staff contacts.
Assist with and participate in community special events and marketing events.
Support residents’ social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents, including encouraging and reminding residents about wellness programming.
Assist with the general upkeep of community common areas.
Maintain residents’ rooms, including making beds, taking out trash, and washing dishes.
Assist with resident laundry as assigned.
Support open and honest communication with and between associates.
Work as part of the team within the department and across the community.
Maintain personal appearance and grooming standards, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag while working.
Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies.
Ensure regulatory compliance and report issues or concerns immediately to a supervisor.
Support continuous improvement.
Adhere to all regulations, laws, and company standards, including the Associate Handbook.
Understand and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

High school education or GED equivalent.
Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA).

Job Description

The Caregiver meet community residents’ needs by helping with activities of daily living. Responsible for the delivery of quality care by encouraging independence and ensuring each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and

intellectual well-being.

Location: Balfour Riverfront Park | 1500 Little Raven St, Denver, CO 80202

Schedules Available:

6am-2:15pm | Sat/Sun/Wed/Thurs

2pm-10:15pm | Thursday-Sunday, Sun/Mon/Tues/Thurs, Wednesday-Saturday

Pay: $19.84-$20/hour (depending on relevant years of experience)

**Hiring Bonus: $500 for Day Shift and $1,000 for Evening Shift!!**

What will I do every day?

Monitor residents’ well-being in a general way and report any changes in condition to the appropriate associate/department immediately
Assist residents with simple requests as needed or find appropriate associate to assist
Learn resident preferences for opportunities to provide exemplary customer service, exceed resident expectations and enhance resident satisfaction
Supervise or assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation and other activities of daily living
Provide companionship and develop strong resident relations
Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures
Help residents with assistive devices (walkers, wheelchairs, hearing aids, etc.)
Encourage self-care of residents
Document care provided to residents consistent with documentation standards
Provide input to the Care Services Director and/or the Resident Care Coordinator/Dementia
Care Coordinator to assure that resident individual service plans are current
Review24 Hour Report and care check lists regularly
Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy
Practice standard precautions, infection control, and safe work practices
Observe and monitor residents to provide or assist with documentation regarding resident status
Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby, if necessary
Answer telephone according to company policy and standards
Support, lead and participate in resident-centered wellness programs
Resolve resident questions according to set policies and procedures
Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects and other individuals to the appropriate staff contacts in the community
Assist and participate in community special events and marketing events
Assist residents in meeting their social needs through interaction with staff, family and other residents including encouraging and reminding residents of wellness programming
Assist in the general upkeep of the community common areas
Maintain upkeep of residents’ rooms (e.g., making bed, taking out trash, washing dishes)
Assist with resident laundry as assigned
Support open and honest communication with and between all associates
Work as part of the team within your department and across the community
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working
Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies on a daily basis
Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately to supervisor
Support continuous improvement
Adhere to all regulations, laws and company standards, including the Associate Handbook
Understand and support the community sales process
Perform other related duties as required

What will I need to be successful in this role?

Bring a smile to work every day
Be a great team player
High school education or GED equivalent preferred
Nursing assistant course recommended

Special Requirements/Certifications I may need?

First Aid certification and CPR, if required
Must meet State training requirements and/or certifications
Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) is desirable
Basic competency in the use of multiple forms of technology, including: Microsoft Office applications, internet-based and custom applications
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed

What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)

Competitive pay
A free meal per shift
Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
Matching 401k (Full-time only)
Paid Time Off
Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

What do we do?

We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 30 years.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process, which includes successfully passing a drug screen, a job specific-related physical, a TB test, and a background check. If selected for employment, the company will cover the cost of these pre-hire requirements

*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Company

Kisco Senior Living

Operates boutique senior living communities

Kisco Senior Living provides and manages senior living communities with a boutique hospitality approach, operating 32 communities across 10 states. Its living environments combine housing, care services, and programming so residents can pursue independent living, social activities, and supportive services in a safe, staff-driven setting. The company differentiates itself as the only senior living provider described to deliver a boutique hospitality experience and emphasizes family ownership, safety, trust, transparency, and high-level service. Its goal is to foster thriving communities and give residents peace of mind by supporting independence, meaningful relationships, and a vibrant lifestyle with integrity and compassion.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Carlsbad, CA
Founded: 1990

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