Caregiver Maple Ridge of Essex

LCB Senior Living•Essex Junction, VT

5d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring Caregivers at Maple Ridge of Essex, an assisted living community in Essex Junction, Vermont. The Resident Care Associate supports residents’ personal care, therapeutic programming, safety, and emotional needs while upholding each resident’s dignity, independence, choice, and individuality. Care is provided according to each resident’s approved service plan. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem weekend positions are available; evening and night shifts are listed as 3 p.m.–11 p.m. and 11 p.m.–7 a.m. Candidates must be at least 18 years old. The role includes assisting residents with medications as permitted by state regulations and LCB policies; supporting activities of daily living; engaging residents in individual and group activities; observing and reporting changes in residents’ needs or health; responding to emergency calls; and documenting services in the community’s computer tracking system. Associates complete orientation and ongoing training, including any training required by state regulation. The posted wage range is $20–$24 per hour, based on years of experience. Sign-on bonuses are listed as $5,000 for full-time and $2,500 for part-time associates. The posting also invites applicants to ask about a travel stipend. Benefits vary by employment status: full-time associates are offered health, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, and holiday pay; part-time associates working 24–29 hours are offered paid time off and holiday pay. Tuition reimbursement may be possible.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to use a computer to document services provided.
Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
Must have completed a certified nursing assistant course or have equivalent training or experience as required by state regulation.
Must have CPR and First Aid training as mandated by the state of employment.
Must hold a current license or certification as required by state regulation and provide copies of the documentation to the Resident Care Director or designee.
Must demonstrate computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including word processing, or demonstrate the ability to learn data input.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience providing direct care or equivalent training is preferred.
Experience caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia is preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent the community positively and interact with potential residents, family members, and professionals in support of community occupancy.
Complete the community’s and any state-required orientation training before being assigned regular duties.
Assist residents with medications according to state regulations and LCB policies, make required record entries, and notify the nurse as appropriate concerning self-administered medications.
Engage residents in meaningful interactions and experiences, and provide assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions to support independence with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, dining, and mobility.
Take initiative in facilitating group and individual engagement.
Monitor changes in residents’ needs, preferences, and health status, and promptly report and document observed changes to the RN or designee.
Assist residents with clothing and laundry needs according to their service plans.
Assist residents with going to bed at night when necessary.
Help residents keep their units neat, clean, and orderly.
Respond promptly to emergency calls and residents’ needs.
Participate in regularly scheduled in-service training and specialized or mandatory training as requested or required.
Escort residents to meals and engagement activities as needed or directed.
Document scheduled and unscheduled services, incidents, behaviors, unusual events, and refusals of services in the community computer tracking system.
Conduct and facilitate therapeutic groups and individual interactions that provide cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity, and spiritual connection.
Perform other duties as requested.