Care Partner / Caregiver

About the role

We are seeking the right Care Partner/Caregiver to join our team at Highgate Senior Living. This position can be full-time or part-time and involves caring for our residents, who number over 700.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care and stand-by assistance as needed
• Offer physical assistance with activities of daily living
• Provide emotional, psychological, and soulful support
• Pivot and change direction with innovative approaches to care
• Develop strong working relationships with residents and team members
• Adapt quickly to the changing needs of older adults
• Gain an understanding of various forms of dementia and its impact on residents

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to obtain CPR & First Aid Certification
• Ability to obtain required caregiving license within specified timeframe if necessary
• Current negative TB test
• Possess the ability to sit, stand, bend, and move continuously during work hours
• Ability to carry or transfer up to 50lbs with assistance
• Ability to pass criminal record/background check
• Efficient time management skills
• Able to work independently with little oversight
• Top-notch organizational abilities and communication skills
• Willingness to attend and incorporate different types of training into work efforts

Qualifications

• Good customer service skills, ability to intuit, and problem solve
• Patience, level-headedness, and compassion
• Ability to work with different types of people with different ability levels
• Team player with strong working relationships
• Comfortable adapting quickly to changing needs of older adults
• Understanding of what it takes to provide care to residents needing physical and/or cognitive support
• Experience working in assisted living communities or memory care communities
• Experience in customer service roles
• Opportunities from volunteer work involving vulnerable groups

Skills

• Relatable experience working with seniors
• A passion for your work and a commitment to serving others

Benefits

We offer a good benefits package, the ability to be heard, have your opinions count, and the opportunity to innovate. Our compensation package is flexible based on the candidate’s credentials, tenure, and skill sets. The hourly wage range for this position is $19.00 to $21.00 per hour. Being vaccinated against COVID-19 is preferred.