Caregiver

Position Summary

Seeking a compassionate, dependable, and professional certified caregiver to join our assisted living team. Our residential assisted living group home serves 10 residents in a warm, home-like environment focused on dignity, respect, and quality care.

This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about serving seniors and who enjoy working closely with residents, families, nurses, and fellow caregivers. Most residents are ambulatory, though some require one-person assistance with activities of daily living.

The successful candidate will be a team player, dependable, attentive to detail, and committed to providing exceptional resident care.

Facility Overview

• Licensed residential assisted living home

• 10 residents

• Small, family-oriented environment 

• Focus on resident dignity, safety, and quality of life

Compensation

• Certified Caregiver: $17 per hour

• Supportive team environment with leadership available for guidance and assistance

Primary Responsibilities

Resident Care

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene

• Assist with transfers and mobility as needed

• Monitor resident well-being and promptly report changes in condition

• Provide companionship and emotional support

• Maintain resident dignity, privacy, and respect at all times

Medication & Documentation

• Administer medications according to physician orders and facility procedures (if properly trained and authorized)

• Complete required documentation accurately and timely

• Communicate resident concerns and observations to the Team Lead, Manager, nurses, and healthcare providers

Household Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment

• Perform housekeeping duties including:

• Cleaning resident rooms
• Laundry
• Bathroom cleaning
• Common area maintenance
• General housekeeping tasks

Meal Service Support

• Assist with meal preparation

• Help with food service and kitchen cleanup

• Follow dietary instructions and resident meal plans

Team Collaboration

• Work cooperatively with fellow caregivers

• Support daily operations

• Attend required meetings and training

• Follow facility policies, procedures, and resident care plans

Qualifications

Required

• At least 21 years of age

• Ability to communicate effectively in English

• Compassionate and respectful attitude toward seniors

• Reliable means of transportation

• Ability to pass background screening requirements

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team

• Arizona Caregiver Certification

• CPR and First Aid Certification

• Food Handler Certification

• Completion of required CEUs

• Experience with medication administration

• Experience documenting care electronically

• 3-5 years of Assisted living, residential care, and caregiving experience

Preferred

• Memory care experience

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate and resident-centered

• Reliable and dependable

• Professional and respectful

• A strong team player

• Willing to learn and accept coaching

• Able to remain calm during emergencies

• Organized and attentive to detail

• Committed to providing exceptional care for seniors