What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECT CARE AIDE position at Hawksbill Assisted Living?
Overview
Join our compassionate team as a Direct Care Aide, where you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals in need of personalized care. This energetic and rewarding position offers the opportunity to provide essential support to residents in our assisted living. Your dedication will help promote independence, safety, and well-being for those you serve.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support
- Monitor and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and respiration to ensure health stability
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light housekeeping and sanitation tasks
- Communicate effectively with residents, family members, and healthcare teams to ensure coordinated care plans
Requirements
- Prior experience in assisted living, nursing homes, or residential care homes is highly preferred
- Knowledge of Alzheimer’s care, dementia care, and memory support techniques
- Physical ability to perform heavy lifting, manual handling, and safe patient lifting practices
- Experience working with individuals with developmental or cognitive disabilities is advantageous
Join us in making a meaningful difference every day! We value energetic individuals who are dedicated to providing compassionate support while fostering independence and dignity for our residents. This paid position offers a fulfilling career path in senior care, long-term care environments, or home & community settings—where your caring nature truly matters.
Pay: $14.00 - $14.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $15