Caregiver - PT

MBK Senior Living•Loveland, CO

6d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver is a vital member of the community, providing high-quality care and services while supporting residents’ social and emotional well-being with compassion and superior customer service. The role assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and activities, and bodily functions, following each resident’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and prioritizing dignity, privacy, and safety in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines. This is a part-time position scheduled Friday through Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The posted pay rate is $18.00–$20.00 per hour. On-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire. The role requires compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, company policies, resident rights, and HIPAA requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Current First Aid and CPR certifications required; Medication Management Certification is required 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 previous 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 others’ rights and privacy.
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.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday in the community and between neighborhoods, and to assist with residents’ physical movement during routine transfers and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Food Handler’s Card preferred; training will be provided if required and not already held.
Nurse’s Aid Certification preferred unless required by the state.
At least one year of prior caregiving experience in a similar work environment preferred; on-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and kindly to resident needs while preserving independence, self-respect, dignity, safety, privacy, and confidentiality.
At the start of each shift, read and confirm understanding of shift reports, new or updated Individualized Service Plans, and lifestyle surveys by initialing them.
Complete resident assignments as directed in each resident’s ISP during the shift.
Assist residents with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, meals, bowel and bladder functions, and participation in wellness programming.
Conduct regular resident safety checks and report changes in condition, including changes in mental status, behavior, skin condition, or appetite.
Assist at mealtimes with meal selection, serving, eating, clearing, and delivery of room trays as needed or assigned.
Safely assist residents with transfers into and out of beds and wheelchairs using proper lifting and transfer techniques, and escort them 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 encourage engagement, participation, and enjoyment.
Complete assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents and the community.
Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators to maintain prescribed levels when properly trained and permitted by state requirements.
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.
Understand and comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.
Promote teamwork and open communication through mentoring, coaching, and use of recognition programs in alignment with MBK principles and 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 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.
Competitive salaries.
Leadership development, live in-person training, virtual training, and individual and group training.
For full-time team members: medical, dental, and vision coverage; multiple medical plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions; healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts; commuter benefits; company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage; disability benefits where applicable; and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Childcare and eldercare assistance.
Paid sick leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.