Caregiver - Assisted Living/Memory Care - Full Time (51057)
About The Position
The Caregiver provides assistance to residents here in an assisted living and/or memory care environment supporting their goal to live safely and happily as they age in place. Assist residents with physical activities of daily living, companionship, and specialized memory care. 1st shift: 6:45 am - 3 pm 2nd shift: 2:45 pm - 11 pm There are currently no 3rd shift openings Why You’ll Love Being a Blakeford Caregiver: Competitive pay Health, dental, vision insurance and other benefits Company-paid life and short-term disability On-site team member gym Paid time off with cashout option 403(b) with employer match Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs Award-winning team member appreciation events and so much more! Be a part of Blakeford—where you belong.
Requirements
- Receives guidance and instruction from supervisor, managers and team support personnel regarding approach, technique, and improvement of caregiving responsibilities as outlined above.
- Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Able to move about freely in the following ways (including but not limited to): standing, walking, bending, sitting, and reaching with arms and hands.
- Able to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence.
- Able to write short correspondence.
- Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients and other employees.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standard situations.
- Basic personal computer skills including e-mail, word processing, spread sheet and graphics.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of two years of experience providing caregiving to adults, age 70 and older, preferred.
- CNA a plus, not required
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to residents, recognize individual needs, encourage independence and treat each senior with respect and dignity.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care needs, as well as help residents with vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping and dishes.
- Engage residents in meaningful conversations and provide attentive care.
- Demonstrate dependability in attendance and punctuality, and timely completion of assignments.
- Adhere to policies and practices as explained in the employee handbook and in all other materials provided at orientation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Health, dental, vision insurance and other benefits
- Company-paid life and short-term disability
- On-site team member gym
- Paid time off with cashout option
- 403(b) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
- Award-winning team member appreciation events and so much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
