What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daytime QMAP Lead Caregiver- Locals Only position at Jaxpointe Assisted Living Memory Care Homes?
Looking for experienced and compassionate lead caregivers who have a passion for the elderly and want to make a difference in their daily lives. We have been in business since 2009, with our five residential care homes taking care of 8 residents. We have developed a philosophy and culture of how to care for seniors with dementia and cognition challenges.
This person understands the importance of meeting the needs of our residents while helping them maintain a high quality of life. We are looking for committed individuals who are compassionate, have good communication skills, and are able to problem solve on the spot. If you have a heart for people, this is the job for you.
This position offers an opportunity to grow into a leadership role in the future.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
· Become immersed in the role of caring for our seniors.
· Our program will allow you to grow through a series of steps to take on more responsibilities and challenges. Bring your experience, drive, and determination to this exciting opportunity.
Quaifications:
- Compassion, caring for residents like they are your family members
- Great communicator
- Honest, reliable, dependable, and accountable
- People person who gets along with others
- Lead/ senior caregiving- 2 years
- QMAP certified – 2 years
- Experienced with caregiving to memory care seniors – 2 years Dementia training and practical experience needed
- Clean background check
- Reliable transportation with good driving record
- First Aid/CPR certified
- Current TB, pass drug screening
Caregiver skills:
· Prefer Current and valid first aid and CPR certification.
· Must have experience working with the elderly. Experience with Alzheimer's and Dementia a plus
Caregiver responsibilities:
· Assist residents with personal care, including dressing, mobility, administering medication, personal hygiene and eating, activities, and exercise.
· Document and report any changes in client’s health status
· Ensure highest client safety and well-being
· Light food preparation
· Shift is 12-hours working with a co-worker to take care of 8 seniors
Pay rate depends on experience and background. Pay starts at $21.50 per hour depending on experience. Also included are: health plan program, paid vacation, retirement program.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $21.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- memory care caregiving: 1 year (Required)
- QMAP: 1 year (Required)
- Caregiving: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR/First Aid Certificate (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Wheat Ridge, CO 80033: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22