Caregiver - Assisted Living

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Caregiver, you will provide direct care and support to residents by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting safety, dignity, and overall well-being. You will follow established community protocols, licensing regulations, and individualized care plans to ensure high-quality, resident-centered care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, transferring, and toileting, in accordance with community protocols and licensing regulations.
• Follow safety guidelines, including proper lifting techniques and universal precautions, when providing resident care.
• Transfer, transport, and escort residents as needed.
• Follow assigned caregiver schedules and individual resident care plans; respond promptly to all call lights.
• Monitor non-skilled resident activity, nutritional intake, functional status, and psychosocial well-being; take appropriate action and report status changes as observed.
• Act immediately on resident issues in accordance with established protocols and basic first aid training.
• Document resident status changes, including physical changes, medication reactions, and psychosocial changes.
• Assist with enrichment activities and light cleaning of resident apartments as assigned.
• Promote open communication among healthcare professionals, families, residents, and staff.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

JOB DETAILS

• Pay Rate - $25.24 /hour  
• Full-Time - 40 hours per week
• Shift Schedule: PM Shift, 3 PM - 11:30 PM
• Work Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
• Days Off: Tuesday and Wednesday
• Department: Assisted Living

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior geriatric nursing aide experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively and perform basic arithmetic.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office or willingness to learn within 90 days of employment for documentation purposes.
• Ability to provide coverage or work overtime as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, and squatting.
• Ability to transport residents via wheelchair, Geri chair, or shower chair, pushing up to 150 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to transfer, lift, turn, and position a resident weighing up to 125 pounds unassisted, or with assistance for residents over 125 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, squat, stand, and walk for up to 90% of the workday.
• Ability to reach up to six feet and push a dietary cart weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• May be exposed to blood and body fluids, including potential exposure to HIV and/or HBV.
• May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior.