What are the responsibilities and job description for the Live-In Caregiver position at Amada Senior Care North Myrtle Beach SC?
Job Summary
Join our compassionate team as a Memory Care/CNA, where your dedication to providing exceptional care makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with memory impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. In this vital role, you will deliver personalized assistance, ensure patient safety, and promote patient dignity in a supportive, engaging environment. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help create a warm, secure space where residents feel valued and cared for every day. This paid position offers an opportunity to develop your skills in senior care, memory support, and clinical procedures within a home care setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct personal care to residents with memory impairments, including assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using equipment like Hoyer lifts and manual handling techniques.
- Monitor residents’ health status by observing vital signs, recognizing changes in condition, and reporting findings while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
- Implement individualized care plans tailored to each resident’s needs, including medication administration and specialized dementia or Alzheimer’s care strategies.
- Ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Engage patients through meaningful activities that promote cognitive function and emotional well-being while fostering social interaction in accordance with their preferences.
- Document all care activities thoroughly in medical records or electronic health records (EHR), ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including nursing staff, therapists, and physicians—to deliver comprehensive patient service that supports overall health outcomes.
Skills
- Proven experience working with geriatric patients in long-term care facilities or assisted living environments; familiarity with dementia or Alzheimer’s care is highly valued.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, physiology knowledge, and basic life support (BLS) certification to ensure safe patient handling and emergency response readiness.
- Excellent caregiving skills combined with compassionate communication tailored to individuals with developmental disabilities or behavioral health needs.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely using proper techniques; manual handling skills are essential for resident transfers and mobility assistance.
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our patients! Your dedication as a Memory Care/CNA will foster comfort, safety, and dignity for those we serve.
Pay: $180.00 per day
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $180