Living Caregiver 4 days

Overview

Join our dedicated caregiving team as a Living Caregiver working four days a week, providing compassionate and comprehensive support to residents in a residential care setting. This role is perfect for experienced caregivers who are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for seniors and individuals with disabilities. You will play a vital part in delivering personalized care, ensuring safety, and fostering a warm, respectful environment where residents feel valued and supported every day.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using safe patient lifting practices and equipment such as Hoyer lifts.
• Monitor and record vital signs regularly, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates to ensure residents’ health stability.
• Administer medications accurately following prescribed schedules and document all medication administration in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Provide specialized care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other cognitive disabilities through memory care techniques and behavior management strategies.
• Support residents with meal preparation, feeding assistance, and maintaining nutritional needs while respecting individual dietary preferences and restrictions.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning resident areas and ensuring infection control protocols are followed.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare teams to coordinate care plans and address individual needs while respecting residents’ rights.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or residential care homes with a focus on geriatrics or long-term care.
• Strong knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, memory care techniques, and behavior management strategies.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid is required; additional certifications such as medication administration or manual handling are highly valued.
• Familiarity with EMR systems for documentation; experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or cognitive impairments is preferred.
• Ability to operate standard passenger cars safely for client transportation when needed; heavy lifting capability for resident transfers is essential.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with residents and team members while advocating for resident’s rights.
• Physically capable of performing heavy lifting tasks and supporting residents during mobility activities while adhering to safe patient lifting practices.

Join us in making a meaningful difference every day by providing exceptional care that promotes dignity, independence, and well-being for our residents!

Pay: $3,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person