Caregiver - Arvada - $500 Sign-On Bonus!

MorningStar Careers•Arvada, CO

About The Position

Caregivers (also referred to as Care Managers) provide loving care to residents in an assisted living and memory care community. They build relationships with residents while assisting with activities of daily living and supporting residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being. The role is part of a caring team in a family-like environment, where team members are encouraged to share creative solutions to improve residents’ lives. Caregivers perform duties using established methods and recognized standards, while preserving residents’ privacy, respect, and dignity. They assist with personal care and daily tasks, observe residents for changes in condition, respond to calls, and help maintain a safe environment. Team members attend required training and meetings, including monthly in-service education.

Requirements

Demonstrate the core values of Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.
Successfully complete state-approved medication administration training and obtain first aid certification, along with other requirements applicable by state.
Be able to read and write English and communicate effectively in English.
Understand procedures and techniques involved in providing resident care services and personal services, and in caring for equipment and supplies.
Understand universal precautions for preventing infection or contamination of residents, oneself, equipment, and supplies.
Be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procurement manuals, and follow written and oral directions.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Perform duties in accordance with established methods, techniques, and recognized standards.
Protect residents’ privacy, respect, and dignity.
Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions that could harm a resident.
Promote residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, and moving between areas.
Respond to residents’ calls.
Attend monthly in-service meetings, training, and departmental meetings.
Provide resident-care services within the limits of delegated tasks.
Recognize and use good judgment in identifying symptoms that may indicate a change in a resident’s condition.