Caregiver - $17 FT

Senior Lifestyle • Independence Charter Township, MI

83d

About The Position

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for providing assistance to residents with their activities of daily living, enabling them to lead a quality life while maintaining their dignity.

Requirements

• Experience working with seniors with dementia including participation in activities is preferred, but not necessary!
• Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and co-workers.

Nice To Haves

• Compassionate, kind, engaging and helpful personality.
• Ability to smile and create a positive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide kind, caring, and consistent companionship and support to residents.
• Provide assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions for Memory Care residents to be as independent as possible in their activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Participate in and lead one on one and group activities.
• Serve residents during mealtime, assist with memory care laundry, and basic housekeeping within the memory care neighborhood.
• Ensure that resident/family/employee concerns receive timely response and follow up, thus striving to provide a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Birthday pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees