Memory Care - Caregiver, CNA/HCA - Part Time

Cascadia Senior Living•Silverdale, WA

11d•$19 - $26

About The Position

Caregivers create a joyful and vibrant community by providing care, support, and companionship to residents. They assist seniors with activities of daily living and help ensure residents’ safety, well-being, and comfort in accordance with company policies and state regulations. The role includes personal care, meal preparation, mobility support, companionship, light housekeeping, safety monitoring, communication, documentation, and respect for residents’ dignity and independence. Caregivers participate in ongoing training and required meetings, collaborate with other caregivers, nurses, and staff, and respond calmly to challenging situations and emergencies. Other duties may be assigned. The role involves regular sitting and talking or hearing, frequent use of hands and arms, and occasional standing and walking. Employees must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds, lift 25 to 40 pounds constantly, reach below shoulder height frequently, kneel, stoop, and squat occasionally, and stand for six out of eight hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous caregiving experience, preferably in senior care.
Completion of required caregiver training and certifications, if applicable.
Compassionate, patient, empathetic nature and a special interest in working with the senior population.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lift and assist with residents’ mobility as needed.
Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Current First Aid and CPR card.
Current Food Handlers card.
Ability to pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
Basic computer knowledge and ability, with aptitude to learn company applications.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting as needed.
Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks while considering dietary restrictions and preferences.
Assist residents with mobility, transfers, and exercises.
Engage residents in conversations, games, and activities to provide companionship and emotional support.
Perform light housekeeping, including laundry and cleaning, and maintain a safe living environment.
Monitor residents for potential hazards or emergencies and respond appropriately.
Communicate with residents, families, and team members about residents’ well-being.
Document care provided, changes in residents’ conditions, incidents, and observations accurately.
Treat residents with respect, dignity, and empathy while promoting their independence and autonomy.
Participate in ongoing training, education, required meetings, and assigned system tasks and duties.
Collaborate with caregivers, nurses, and other staff members to support a cohesive care environment.
Handle challenging situations and emergencies calmly and effectively.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Shift differential for night shift employees.
Bonus; shift coverage bonus offered as needed.
Sick time accrues at 0.025 hours per hour worked and is available for use after 90 days.
PTO accrual eligibility after 12 months, beginning at 0.0326 hours accrued per hour worked.
Floating holiday accrual of 0.04 hours per hour worked, up to 56 hours annually; eligible upon hire.
Work on specified holidays is paid at 1.5 times normal hourly pay.
Up to 3 days of bereavement leave.
Traditional and Roth 401(k) after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked, with semi-annual enrollment and an annual employer discretionary contribution.
Employee Assistance Program.
Cascadia Assistance Fund for financial help with hardships or continuing education.