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Job Title: Caregiver (Full-Time) – Thursday through Sunday
Location: Sandia View Assisted Living , Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120
Fixed Schedule:
- Thursday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Some flexibility may be required for scheduling changes or coverage
Starting Pay: $15.00–$16.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us: Sandia View Assisted Living is a boutique style, resident-centered assisted living facility dedicated to delivering compassionate, resident-centered care in a homelike setting. We’re seeking a motivated, dependable caregiver who values teamwork and can thrive both in collaborative environments and when working independently to support residents’ daily needs and well-being.
Position Summary: As a Caregiver, you will provide essential daytime and evening care to residents, helping with activities of daily living, safety, comfort, and dignity. You’ll work as part of a close-knit team and, when needed, take initiative to complete tasks independently to ensure residents receive polite, respectful, and consistent care.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and feeding as needed.
- Monitor residents for changes in condition; report changes to licensed staff and document appropriately.
- Assist with meal planning and dining assistance; support residents during meals and ensure proper nutrition.
- Respond promptly to call bells and emergencies; perform safety checks and rounds during shifts.
- Support medication administration or assistance per facility policy, in coordination with licensed nurses.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment; assist with light housekeeping and laundry as needed.
- Foster a warm, respectful, and person-centered atmosphere; communicate effectively with residents, families, and team members.
- Participate in care planning and ongoing quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Adapt to scheduling needs and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience in assisted living or a related caregiving setting (preferred).
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within a defined timeframe).
- Ability to pass background checks and any required state certifications.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated compassion, patience, and a resident-centered approach.
- Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
- Physical ability to assist residents with mobility and daily tasks.
Shift Details
- Thursday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Potential for overtime or shift swaps as needed
Benefits
- Competitive starting pay
- Full-time, consistent schedule
- Paid training and development opportunities
- Paid time off and holiday pay (Per
- Opportunities for career growth within a small, emerging community
What We Offer
- A supportive, close-knit team focused on resident-centered care.
- A stable, predictable schedule with opportunities to contribute to care planning and quality improvements.
- Ongoing training and development to grow with the facility.
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Safety equipment provided
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16