Overview
Join our compassionate team as a Certified Caregiver and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring dedicated support and personalized care. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive assistance to residents across various settings, including assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and home health environments. Your energy, empathy, and attention to detail will help promote independence, safety, and well-being for those in your care. This paid position offers an opportunity to grow professionally while delivering exceptional service to our community members.
Duties
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting to ensure comfort and dignity.
- Monitor patient health by observing vital signs, recognizing changes in condition, and reporting findings accurately to healthcare professionals.
- Support medication administration following prescribed care plans while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
- Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and assist with feeding when necessary.
- Utilize patient transfer methods including Hoyer lifts and manual handling techniques to ensure safe mobility and prevent injury.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light cleaning duties and ensuring proper infection control practices.
Requirements
- Certification as a Caregiver or willingness to obtain required certifications if not already held.
- Knowledge of patient observation techniques, medication administration, first aid, CPR, and vital signs monitoring.
- Experience working in group home settings, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health environments is highly desirable.
- Ability to lift heavy objects safely using proper manual handling techniques; physical stamina for long shifts involving patient transfer methods like Hoyer lifts.
- Strong communication skills for effective client interaction and documentation; understanding of HIPAA compliance standards.
- Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed to support continuous resident care.
Join us in providing compassionate caregiving that enriches lives! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills make a real impact while offering opportunities for professional development in geriatrics, hospice care, memory care, and more. All positions are paid roles dedicated to delivering high-quality support with integrity and enthusiasm.
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid orientation
- Referral program
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Caregiver Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
