Caregiver Maple Ridge of Essex

LCB Senior Living • Essex Junction, VT

6d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring Caregivers at Maple Ridge of Essex in Essex Junction, Vermont. The Resident Care Associate provides personal care, therapeutic programming, safety, and emotional support in a manner that respects each resident’s dignity, independence, choice, and individuality. Services are delivered according to each resident’s approved service plan. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions are available; weekend work is required. Evening and night shifts are available from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The listed wage range is $20.00–$24.00 per hour, based on years of experience.

Associates are expected to promote the residence’s mission and values, interact positively with residents, families, visitors, coworkers, and prospective residents, and complete required orientation and ongoing training. The role involves assisting with medications as permitted by state regulations and company policy, supporting activities of daily living, monitoring and reporting changes in residents’ needs or health, responding promptly to emergency calls, documenting services, and facilitating therapeutic and social programming.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old. Required qualifications include completion of a certified nursing assistant course or equivalent training or experience as required by state regulation, and CPR and First Aid training as mandated by the state. Current state-required certification or licensure must be provided. Direct-care experience and experience supporting seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia are preferred.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English.
• Must be able to use a computer to document services provided.
• Must have completed a certified nursing assistant course or have equivalent training or experience as required by state regulation.
• Must have CPR and First Aid training as mandated by the state of employment.
• Must hold current certification or licensure required by state regulation and provide copies to the Resident Care Director or designee.
• Must demonstrate computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including word processing, or the ability to learn data entry.
• Weekend work is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience providing direct care or equivalent training.
• Experience caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission and core values of the residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
• Represent the community positively and interact with prospective residents, family members, and professionals in support of community occupancy.
• Complete community and applicable state orientation training before undertaking regular duties.
• Assist residents with medications in accordance with state regulations and LCB policies, make required records, and notify the nurse about self-administered medications as specified by regulations.
• Engage residents in meaningful interactions and experiences, and provide assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions to support independence with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, dining, and mobility.
• Initiate and participate in group and individual engagement activities.
• Monitor changes in residents’ needs, preferences, and health status, and promptly report and document changes to the RN or designee.
• Assist residents with clothing and laundry needs according to their service plans.
• Assist residents with going to bed at night when needed.
• Help residents keep their units neat, clean, and orderly.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls and residents’ needs.
• Participate in scheduled ongoing in-service training and any specialized or mandatory education required by the Resident Care Director or state regulations.
• Escort residents to meals and engagement activities as needed or directed.
• Document scheduled and unscheduled services, incidents, behaviors, unusual events, and refusals of services, and enter service information into the community computer tracking system.
• Conduct and facilitate programming, including therapeutic groups and individual interactions, that provide cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity, and spiritual connection.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Full-time associates: health, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k); paid time off; and holiday pay, with benefits starting from day one.
• Part-time associates working 24–29 hours: paid time off and holiday pay.
• Possibility of tuition reimbursement.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time associates.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus for part-time associates.
• Travel stipend; details available by asking the employer.
• Work with an amazing team.
• Rewarding work with seniors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed