Full-Time Resident Assistant 7am-7pm

The Assisted Living Caregiver provides compassionate care and assistance with daily living activities for residents in an assisted living facility. This role involves supporting residents with personal care, maintaining their safety, and promoting independence while ensuring a high standard of living.

Schedule: 3 days a week and every other weekend 7am-7pm 

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal Care Assistance: Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility, and feeding.
• Medication Management: Assist with medication reminders and administration as directed by healthcare professionals and according to facility policies.
• Safety Monitoring: Monitor residents' safety and report any changes in condition or concerns to nursing staff or supervisors.
• Social Engagement: Encourage and assist residents in participating in social activities, exercises, and other community events to promote mental and physical well-being.
• Housekeeping: Assist with light housekeeping tasks, such as making beds, tidying residents’ rooms, and helping with laundry.
• Documentation: Accurately document care provided, including any changes in residents’ health or behavior.
• Companionship: Provide emotional support, build positive relationships with residents, and assist in reducing feelings of isolation.
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to any emergency situations, such as falls or sudden illness, and follow established protocols.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with nursing staff, other caregivers, and facility management to ensure coordinated care for all residents.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; certification as a nursing assistant (CNA) or similar is preferred but not required.
• Experience: Previous experience in caregiving, assisted living, or a similar role is preferred.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, empathy, patience, and the ability to handle physical demands such as lifting and transferring residents.
• Certifications: CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Working Conditions:

• Physical demands include frequent walking, bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
• Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Vision & Dental Coverage
• Supplemental Insurance such as short-term, long-term disability and life insurance
• One Free Meal Per Shift
• Birthday Celebration – Paid Day Off
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement with immediate vesting!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program