Caregiver

Kisco Senior Living•Denver, CO

4d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver meets community residents’ needs by helping with activities of daily living. The role delivers quality care by encouraging independence and supporting each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. The position is at Balfour Riverfront Park in Denver, Colorado, and is full-time, with a schedule of 6:00 a.m.–2:15 p.m. or 2:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m. Pay is $19.29–$20 per hour, depending on relevant years of experience, with a $500 hiring bonus. Caregivers support residents with personal care, companionship, safety, wellness programming, and household tasks, while documenting care and communicating changes or concerns to the appropriate staff. The role also includes customer-service and community-event support, maintaining resident privacy and regulatory compliance, and working collaboratively across the community. Employment offers are subject to a pre-employment process, including a drug screen, job-related physical, TB test, and background check. The company covers the cost of these pre-hire requirements. Kisco Senior Living describes itself as an award-winning senior living industry leader for over 30 years and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school education or GED equivalent preferred.
Meet state training requirements and/or certifications.
Basic competency using multiple forms of technology, including Microsoft Office applications, internet-based applications, and custom applications.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Bring a smile to work every day and be a great team player.

Nice To Haves

Nursing assistant course recommended.
Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) desirable.
First Aid certification and CPR, if required.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ general well-being and immediately report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
Assist residents with simple requests or find an appropriate associate to help.
Learn resident preferences and provide exemplary customer service to enhance resident satisfaction.
Supervise or assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation, and other activities of daily living.
Provide companionship and develop strong resident relationships.
Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures.
Help residents use assistive devices, including walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids.
Encourage residents’ self-care.
Document care provided in accordance with documentation standards.
Provide input to the Care Services Director and/or Resident Care Coordinator/Dementia Care Coordinator to help keep individual service plans current.
Regularly review the 24 Hour Report and care checklists.
Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.
Follow standard precautions, infection-control procedures, and safe work practices.
Observe and monitor residents and provide or assist with documentation regarding resident status.
Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby when necessary and answer the telephone according to company policies and standards.
Support, lead, and participate in resident-centered wellness programs.
Resolve resident questions according to established policies and procedures.
Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects, and other individuals to appropriate staff contacts.
Assist with and participate in community special events and marketing events.
Help residents meet social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents, including encouraging and reminding residents about wellness programming.
Help maintain community common areas and residents’ rooms, including making beds, taking out trash, and washing dishes.
Assist with resident laundry as assigned.
Support open and honest communication among associates and work as part of the team within the department and across the community.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag while working.
Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies.
Ensure regulatory compliance and immediately report issues or concerns to a supervisor.
Support continuous improvement and adhere to regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook.
Understand and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.