Caregiver

MBK Senior Living•Loveland, CO

About The Position

The Caregiver provides quality hands-on care and services to residents in a senior living community. The role assists residents with Activities of Daily Living, including personal and dental hygiene, dressing, meals, mobility, and bodily functions, while supporting their social and emotional well-being. Care is delivered with compassion and strong customer service in accordance with each resident’s Individualized Service Plan and with respect for dignity, privacy, safety, and applicable policies and regulations. This is a part-time position scheduled Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The listed pay rate is $18.00–$20.00 per hour. The role requires mobility throughout the community and the ability to perform physical tasks, including assisting residents with transfers. Training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current First Aid and CPR certifications, maintained through required training and ongoing education.
Medication Management Certification if required by the state, maintained as required.
At least 18 years of age.
Complete required background clearances and health screening, and provide negative TB test results from within the last six months within seven days of employment.
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 the rights and privacy of others.
Ability and willingness to work independently without day-to-day oversight.
Ability to present a positive, professional image consistent with company values.
Ability to walk, bend, kneel, squat, pull, reach overhead, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary.
Ability to move throughout the workday in the community and between neighborhoods, and to assist with residents’ physical movement during routine transfers and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of prior caregiving experience in a similar work environment; on-the-job training is available for suitable candidates without this experience.
Food Handler’s Card; training will be provided if required and not already held.
Nurse’s Aid Certification, unless required by the state.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and kindly to residents while protecting their independence, dignity, safety, privacy, and confidentiality.
Review and acknowledge shift reports, updated Individualized Service Plans, and lifestyle surveys at the start of each shift.
Complete resident assignments and provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, meals, toileting, continence products, and wellness programming.
Conduct regular safety checks and report changes in residents’ conditions, including changes in mental status, behavior, skin condition, or appetite.
Assist with mealtimes, including meal selection, serving, eating, clearing, and delivering room trays as assigned.
Safely assist residents with transfers into and out of beds and wheelchairs, and escort them to meals, wellness programs, and other destinations as needed.
Respond compassionately to residents’ behavioral expressions and follow up according to policy.
Lead or support resident programs and encourage participation and engagement.
Complete assigned housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents and the community.
Manage oxygen tanks and concentrators as prescribed and permitted by state requirements, if properly trained.
Respond promptly to resident alerts, emergencies, and requests, and help maintain resident safety and comfort.
Maintain a safe and secure environment in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.
Promote teamwork and open communication, including through mentoring, coaching, and recognition activities aligned with company principles and values.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned 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.
Full-time team members receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with multiple medical plan options including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Commuter benefits.
Company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
Disability benefits where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Childcare and eldercare assistance.
Paid sick leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Leadership development and in-person, virtual, individual, and group training.