NOW HIRING - The Fox Valley's Greatest Care Givers! (1st shift).
We are hiring full time and part time positions for 1st shift. Our wage is $21.00 per hour with the option to be promoted to lead for more pay.
We are dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care for seniors with complex medical and daily living needs. We are seeking dependable, patient, and team-oriented caregivers who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.
Position Summary
The Caregiver / Resident Assistant provides direct care and supervision to residents in our community. This role supports residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), behavioral support, mobility assistance, medication administration, and maintaining a safe and respectful environment.
Candidates should be comfortable working with residents who may have:
- Dementia or cognitive impairments
- Mobility limitations
- High personal care needs
- Catheters, ostomies, and other specialized care needs
Essential Responsibilities
- Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers, and feeding as needed.
- Provide safe mobility assistance, including use of gait belts, Hoyer lifts, and wheelchairs
- Administer medications per facility policy and training
- Provide catheter care, including monitoring output, maintaining cleanliness, emptying drainage bags, and reporting signs of infection or complications
- Assist with ostomy care, including emptying and changing ostomy appliances, monitoring skin integrity, and documenting concerns
- Monitor residents for changes in condition and report concerns promptly
- Support residents with behavioral interventions and de-escalation techniques
- Complete accurate documentation and charting
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment
- Follow individualized care plans and resident rights standards
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and crisis situations
- Work collaboratively with nursing staff, management, and healthcare providers
Qualification
- Experience in high-acuity or challenging behaviors strongly preferred
- Experience providing catheter and/or ostomy care preferred
- Ability to lift, transfer, and assist residents safely
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable attendance and professional attitude
- Must pass background check and meet state caregiver requirements
Preferred Certifications
- Standard Precautions
- Fire Safety
- Medication Administration
- First Aide and Choking
At CopperStone, caregivers are valued as essential members of our care team. We believe in supporting our staff with training, teamwork, and leadership that understands the realities of high-acuity caregiving. If you are compassionate, dependable, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. CopperStone offers the best Group Health Insurance plans and maintains a flexible time off schedule with 2-weeks’ vacation your first year!
#FoxValleysGreatemaintainsit Conditions:
- Only full-time employees are eligible
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Work Remotely
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
