Caregiver

Caregiver – Assisted Living

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Caregiver to provide high-quality care and support to residents in an assisted living setting. The Caregiver will assist residents with activities of daily living while promoting dignity, independence, comfort, and safety.

The ideal candidate is patient, respectful, reliable, and committed to providing person-centered care to older adults. This position requires effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to recognize and promptly report changes in a resident’s condition.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, personal hygiene, mobility, and transfers.
• Provide assistance with meals, hydration, and other daily needs according to each resident’s care plan.
• Respond promptly and respectfully to residents’ requests for assistance.
• Support residents in maintaining as much independence as safely possible.
• Assist with repositioning, ambulation, and use of mobility devices as appropriate.
• Observe residents for changes in physical condition, behavior, mood, mobility, appetite, or overall well-being and promptly report concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow individual resident care plans and facility policies and procedures.
• Provide companionship and emotional support while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Maintain residents’ rooms and common areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition as assigned.
• Follow infection prevention, hand hygiene, and other health and safety procedures.
• Follow emergency procedures and respond appropriately to falls, injuries, or other resident safety concerns.
• Accurately complete required documentation related to resident care.
• Protect resident privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights at all times.
• Work cooperatively with caregivers, medication staff, nurses, administrators, and other members of the care team.
• Perform other resident-care duties within the employee’s training, credentials, and authorized scope.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience as a caregiver, nursing assistant, home care aide, or in an assisted living, long-term care, or similar setting is preferred.
• Caregiver training/certification through Cornerstone Healthcare Training or equivalent approved training is preferred/required as applicable to the position.
• Current Home Care Aide (HCA), Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR), or Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) credential, as applicable, is preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with residents, families, and team members.
• Ability to follow resident care plans and written and verbal instructions.
• Must be dependable, compassionate, patient, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must meet applicable background check, training, and employment requirements for working in an assisted living facility.

We are looking for caregivers who genuinely care about older adults and are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for our residents.

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21