Caregiver (AL) - Part Time
About The Position
The Caregiver (AL), also referred to as a Care Partner, assists Assisted Living residents with activities of daily living and provides companionship to support an inclusive living environment. The role includes helping residents with personal care, mobility, meals, housekeeping, and medication as required by their care plans, while monitoring and reporting changes in their health or condition. The caregiver also supports dining and social activities, maintains resident documentation, and helps keep work areas safe and clean. Previous caregiving or healthcare experience is preferred but not required; training is provided.
Requirements
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for interacting with residents and staff.
- Ability to use provided electronic devices and software.
- Understanding of basic healthcare principles and practices, safety, and infection control measures.
- Awareness of common aging-related health conditions, including dementia, arthritis, and mobility issues.
- Understanding of essential care procedures such as bathing, dressing, and toileting.
- Ability to provide physical assistance and support to residents with mobility challenges.
- Knowledge of older adults’ nutritional requirements and hydration needs.
- Ability to notice changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition and report them to supervisory staff.
- Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documenting observations.
- Ability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations and maintain a pleasant demeanor.
- Ability to build trust and rapport with residents and their families.
- Problem-solving skills to address concerns or complaints promptly and shift quickly between tasks.
- Previous caregiving or healthcare-setting experience preferred, but not required; training is provided.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in caregiving or healthcare settings.
Responsibilities
- Provide companionship to Assisted Living residents to promote emotional well-being.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living according to their individual needs.
- Report incidents, accidents, and potential liabilities to the Health Services Director, and participate in post-incident shift huddles when requested.
- Monitor residents and report changes in their health or condition.
- Engage residents in social activities and assist the Life Enrichment Director as needed.
- Assist residents with grooming before meals, serve meals, support eating and drinking, and verify resident identification before serving.
- Monitor the dining room as necessary.
- Maintain resident documentation and chart required information, including changes in residents’ conditions.
- Add appropriate residents to Alert Charting.
- Assist with personal hygiene, mobility, toileting, meals, housekeeping, and medication as required by each resident’s care plan.
- Complete assigned duties as directed by management or community leadership, adapting to changes in resident needs, staffing, and working conditions.
- Identify and report hazardous conditions or equipment to the Health Services Director or Administrator.
- Communicate complaints, suggestions, and concerns as necessary.
- Keep the supply room and work areas clean.
- Attend required ongoing education, training, departmental services, and in-staff services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
