Caregiver - PM

MBK Senior Living•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

The Caregiver provides quality, hands-on care and services to residents in a senior living community. The role supports residents with activities of daily living and promotes their social and emotional well-being, while respecting their dignity, privacy, independence, and safety. Care is provided in accordance with each resident’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP), applicable regulations, and company policies and procedures. The position is full-time, Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The approximate pay range is $15–$17, depending on experience and certification. On-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire. The role requires mobility throughout the workday and the ability to perform physical tasks such as walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, reaching overhead, and repetitive motion. The caregiver may need to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push up to 250 pounds, and assist residents with routine and emergency movement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Must be at least 18 years old.
Current First Aid and CPR certifications; maintain certifications through required training and ongoing education.
Medication Management Certification if required by the state; maintain it through required training and ongoing education.
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 professionally 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.
Positive and professional image in accordance with MBK values.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, reaching overhead, and repetitive motion.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday, around the community, and between neighborhoods, and to assist with residents’ physical movement during routine transfers and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and kindly to residents while preserving their independence, dignity, safety, privacy, and confidentiality.
Read and acknowledge shift reports, new or updated Individualized Service Plans, and lifestyle surveys at the start of each shift.
Complete resident assignments as directed in each ISP during the work shift.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, meals, toileting, continence care, and wellness programming.
Conduct regular resident safety checks and report changes in residents’ mental status, behavior, skin condition, appetite, or other aspects of their condition.
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, and escort them to meals, wellness programs, and other destinations using proper lifting and transferring techniques.
Respond compassionately to residents’ behavioral expressions and follow up in accordance with direction and policy.
Lead and engage residents in assigned programs, encouraging participation and enjoyment.
Complete assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents and the community.
Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators to maintain physician-prescribed levels, when allowed by the state and if properly trained.
Respond promptly to resident alerts, emergencies, and requests to help keep residents safe and comfortable.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, residents, and guests in accordance with established standards 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 aligned 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.
For full-time team members: medical, dental, and vision coverage, including multiple medical plan options and 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 and dismemberment 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.
Leadership development, live in-person training, virtual training, and individual and group training.
Competitive salaries.
Supportive community team that encourages personal and professional growth and celebrates success.