Caregiver - Day Shift

Peaceful Pines Senior Living - Milbank•Milbank, SD

About The Position

The Caregiver supports residents in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care by providing hands-on assistance with daily activities and supporting their physical and emotional well-being. Care is delivered with compassion, dignity, and respect, recognizing each resident’s individual preferences, routines, personal history, and pace of life. The role uses person-centered and dementia-informed approaches to help residents feel safe, valued, connected, and at home. The Caregiver assists with personal care, mobility, meals, comfort, and meaningful engagement; responds to call lights and pendant systems; observes residents and documents care; and communicates changes to nursing leadership and other team members. The position collaborates with nursing, culinary, and life enrichment teams and helps maintain a clean, safe, organized environment while following company policies, regulations, and infection-control practices. Applicants must submit to a TB test in accordance with state regulations and pass a background check. The role requires physical caregiving tasks and flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays. HME Care is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer and provides a contact for applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process.

Requirements

Must submit to a TB test in accordance with state regulations.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to perform caregiving physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to provide care with patience, empathy, and compassion.
Attention to detail and observation skills; reliability and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Dependability and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
Passion for working with seniors and supporting others.
Commitment to person-centered care and creating meaningful resident experiences.
Emotional intelligence and empathy.
Strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Assist Assisted Living and Memory Care residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, mobility, and transfers.
Support residents with eating, hydration, and comfort throughout the day.
Provide care that promotes safety, dignity, independence, and personal choice.
Assist with positioning, walking, bending, kneeling, and transporting residents as needed.
Record vital signs and observe physical and emotional changes in residents.
Provide conversation, companionship, and emotional support; honor residents’ preferences, routines, and personal histories.
Use person-centered and dementia-informed care techniques for residents experiencing cognitive impairment, confusion, anxiety, or behavioral expressions.
Respond promptly and compassionately to call lights and pendant systems.
Engage residents in meaningful interactions during care and encourage activities, social engagement, dining, independence, and choice.
Observe residents’ mood, behavior, and engagement and respond with empathy.
Support meal service, assist residents during meals as needed, and clean and reset dining areas after meals.
Document resident care, behavior, activity, and intake accurately and in a timely manner.
Communicate changes in health, behavior, or care needs to nursing leadership and share important updates across shifts.
Follow documentation policies and regulatory requirements.
Promote a positive work environment and collaborate with nursing, culinary, and life enrichment teams.
Participate in team meetings, training, and ongoing development.
Maintain confidentiality and follow Peaceful Pines policies, state and federal regulations, and OSHA and CDC infection-control and safety guidelines.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment and complete light housekeeping as needed.
Submit to a TB test in accordance with state regulations and pass a background check.