Caregiver

FT Caregiver

At MBK Senior Living, we're committed to putting people first – our residents and team members. Exceeding expectations and enriching lives drives our day-to-day. And it's all powered by Yoi Shigoto, a Japanese concept that translates to "good, quality work." It's more than a mantra. It's part of our company-wide commitment to build trust, set high standards, and develop potential in ourselves and others!

Whether you're looking for a flexible, part-time job or the pathway to a lasting career, you'll find it here at MBK Senior Living–and a whole lot more! When you join the MBK Senior Living team, you'll enjoy:

• Impacting lives and building lasting relationships

• Executing exceptional signature programs in dining, fitness, wellness, and care
• A supportive community team that encourages personal and professional growth and celebrates your success
• A fun-filled, energetic environment that's centered in hospitality and high-quality service

• Competitive salaries

• Leadership Development, Live In-Person Training, Virtual Training, Individual & Group Trainings

All Team Members

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and household members
• Financial and legal services
• Educational Loan Assistance & Scholarships
• Team Member Discount Programs
• Resources to support your physical, emotional, and financial wellness
• Free meal per shift

Additional Benefits for Full-Time Team Members

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Multiple medical plan options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA)-eligible plan with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
• Commuter Benefits
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Disability benefits (where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements)
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

If you're looking for a place where you can make an impact, find purpose and joy, and receive the training, tools, and support to reach your career goals – look no further, apply today!

Job Description

Pay: $16.00-$18.00/hr
Schedule: Sunday- Thursday, 2:15pm-10:30pm

•Full-time benefits include:
-Rich benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k matching up to 4%
-Childcare and eldercare assistance
-Flexible spending accounts
-Paid sick leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act

Application Review: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Job Summary:

The Caregiver is a vital member of our community, dedicated to providing the highest degree of quality care and services. They assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), including but not limited to personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and activities, and bodily functions. Caregivers are responsible for delivering exceptional hands-on care while supporting the social and emotional well-being of MBK residents with compassion and superior customer service, as outlined in each resident’s Individualized Service Plan, while prioritizing dignity, privacy, and safety in accordance with all policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responds to resident needs promptly and kindly while maintaining each resident’s independence, self-respect, personal dignity, safety, privacy, and confidentiality.
• At the start of each shift, read and validate understanding of shift reporting, new or updated residents’ Individualized Service Plan (ISP), and lifestyle surveys by initialing.
• Complete all resident assignments as directed in ISP during the work shift. 
• Assist residents in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, hygiene (shaving, hair care, etc.), mealtime activities, bowel and bladder functions (assistance to bathroom, portable commodes, changing incontinency products, etc.), and participation in wellness programming.
• Perform regular resident safety checks; report changes in the resident’s condition, including but not limited to mental status, behavioral expression, skin condition, appetite, etc.
• Aid at mealtimes if needed, with selecting meals, serving, eating, clearing, and delivering room trays as needed or assigned.
• Provide safe transport for residents by assisting with transfers into and out of beds and wheelchairs, using proper lifting and transferring techniques, and escorting residents to and from all meals, wellness programs, or other destinations, as needed or requested.
• Respond to residents’ behavioral expressions with compassion; follow up as directed and according to policy.
• Complete resident program leadership and engagement assignments, encouraging participation and enjoyment.
• Complete all assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents and the community, as required or assigned.
• Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators to ensure levels are as prescribed by the physician for the resident's needs, and as allowed by the state, if properly trained.
• Respond promptly to all resident alerts, emergencies, and requests, ensuring residents are always safe and comfortable.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, residents, and guests following established safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Understand and comply with Federal, State, and local regulations, and company policies and procedures concerning the department.
• Promote and lead with a spirit of teamwork and open communication through consistent mentoring, coaching, and recognition program utilization, in alignment with MBK principles and core values.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned or requested by the Supervisor or designee.

Education and Licenses/Certifications Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED), required.
• Must have current First Aid, CPR, and Medication Management Certifications (if required by state) and maintain through training and ongoing education as required.
• Food Handler’s Card preferred; training will be provided if required and not already held.
• Nurses Aid Certification, preferred unless required by the state.

Experience Requirements (in years):

• 1+ years of prior caregiving experience within a similar work environment preferred; on-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.

Required Competencies: 

• Must be age 18 or older.
• Must complete required Background clearances, health screening, and provide negative TB test results within 7 days of employment (must be within the last 6 months).
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English and follow written and spoken directions.
• Must possess the ability to interact effectively, deal tactfully and professionally with personnel, residents, family members, and guests of diverse backgrounds always.
• Must possess the ability to make sound, independent decisions when circumstances warrant, remain calm, and effectively manage stressful or emergency situations.
• Must possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Must be dependable, respect confidentiality, and the rights and privacy of others.
• Ability and willingness to work independently without day-to-day oversight and supervision.
• Must display a positive and professional image in accordance with the MBK values.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Must be mobile and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, including walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, reaching overhead, and repetitive motion.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds, as necessary.
• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday, in the community, and between neighborhoods.
• Ability to assist in the physical movement of residents during routine transfers and in emergency situations.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Inspiring people, creating experiences, and supporting goals are just a few ways MBK Senior Living creates a positive work environment. It's how we support our team members, serve our residents, and achieve our pursuit – to be the senior living provider of choice in each market we serve.

MBK Senior Living has pursued this goal for more than 30 years. Currently, the company owns and operates 35 Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services in senior living communities throughout the Western United States. We’re proud to have been ranked among the Top 50 "Best Workplaces in Aging Services" by Fortune magazine and certified as a “Great Place to Work” by the Great Place to Work Institute since 2017. 

MBK is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected reason.  Our company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for qualifying individuals in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]. 

Regulatory Disclosures for Senior Living Communities with Medicaid Residents:   An “Excluded Party” is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a facility that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding.  If employed at one of our senior living communities that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding, team members must not be considered an “Excluded Party” as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, any state Medicaid Programs, and any additional federal and state government contract programs.  If, as a team member, you learn that you are an Excluded Party at any time, you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately.  

Other Regulatory Requirements:  If employed at one of our senior living communities, team members must continually comply with certain laws and regulations that impact the company, including, but not limited to, as applicable, state licensing regulations, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Resident Rights as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and any other federal or state laws relating to team members’ professional licenses.

HIPAA Disclosure:

All Team Members prior to commencing employment and once employed must not be considered an “Excluded Party” as defined by the Medicare and state Medicaid Programs as well as other federal and state government contract programs. If as an associate you learn you are an Excluded Party, you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately. An Excluded Party is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a Community that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding. In addition, at all times, during your employment, all associates must be in compliance with certain laws and regulations that affect the company, including but not limited to Resident Rights, HIPAA, State licensing regulations, and those laws relating you an associates’ professional license.