Caregiver - AM - FT

MBK Senior Living•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•$15 - $18

About The Position

The Caregiver provides quality hands-on care and services to residents in a senior living community. The role assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and activities, and bodily functions. Caregivers support residents’ social and emotional well-being with compassion and superior customer service, following each resident’s Individualized Service Plan while prioritizing dignity, privacy, and safety and complying with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines. The posted schedule is Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a full-time position with an approximate pay range of $15–$18, depending on experience and certification. CNA certification is strongly preferred. On-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire. The role requires mobility and physical assistance with resident care and transfers, including walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and pushing up to 250 pounds as necessary. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Current First Aid and CPR certifications; Medication Management Certification if required by the state. Certifications must be maintained through required training and ongoing education.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must complete required background clearances and health screening and provide negative TB test results within seven days of employment; the test must be from within the last six months.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English and follow written and spoken directions.
Ability to interact effectively and tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, and guests from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to make sound independent decisions, remain calm, and manage stressful or emergency situations effectively.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Dependability and respect for confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
Ability and willingness to work independently without day-to-day oversight and supervision.
Must present a positive and professional image in accordance with MBK values.
Must be mobile and able to walk, bend, kneel, squat, pull, reach overhead, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday within the community and between neighborhoods.
Ability to assist with the physical movement of residents during routine transfers and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Nurses Aid Certification (CNA) is preferred unless required by the state; the posting also states CNA is strongly preferred.
At least one year of prior caregiving experience in a similar work environment is preferred.
Food Handler’s Card preferred; training will be provided if required and not already held.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and kindly to resident needs while maintaining residents’ independence, self-respect, dignity, safety, privacy, and confidentiality.
Review shift reporting, new or updated Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), and lifestyle surveys at the start of each shift, and acknowledge understanding by initialing.
Complete resident assignments as directed in each ISP during the work shift.
Assist residents with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, mealtime activities, bowel and bladder functions, and participation in wellness programming.
Conduct regular resident safety checks and report changes in residents’ conditions, including mental status, behavior, skin condition, or appetite.
Assist at mealtimes with meal selection, serving, eating, clearing, and delivering room trays as needed or assigned.
Safely assist residents with transfers into and out of beds and wheelchairs using proper lifting and transferring techniques, and escort residents to meals, wellness programs, and other destinations as needed or requested.
Respond compassionately to residents’ behavioral expressions and follow up as directed and according to policy.
Lead assigned resident programs and engagement activities, encouraging participation and enjoyment.
Complete assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents and the community.
Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators to maintain levels prescribed for residents, when permitted by state requirements and properly trained.
Respond promptly to resident alerts, emergencies, and requests to help ensure residents remain safe and comfortable.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, residents, and guests in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.
Promote teamwork and open communication through mentoring, coaching, and recognition program participation in alignment with MBK principles and core values.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned or requested by the Supervisor or designee.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and household members.
Financial and legal services.
Educational Loan Assistance and scholarships.
Team Member Discount Programs.
Resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellness.
Free meal per shift.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time team members.
Multiple medical plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions, for full-time team members.
Healthcare and dependent-care Flexible Spending Accounts for full-time team members.
Commuter Benefits for full-time team members.
Company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage for full-time team members.
Disability benefits, where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements, for full-time team members.
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance for full-time team members.
Competitive salaries.
Leadership development, live in-person training, virtual training, and individual and group training.
A supportive community team that encourages personal and professional growth and celebrates success.
Flexible part-time opportunities are mentioned generally, but this specific role is full-time.