Caregiver-1

About the role

The Caregiver supports residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health. Encourages resident independence, supports resident choice, and preserves resident dignity through professional conduct and interactions.

The Lexington is guided by its CAPLICO Core Values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second (Employee First!), and Ownership. If these core values resonate with your own moral compass, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits a positive customer service attitude as demonstrated by being approachable, friendly, and willing to assist others.
• Displays personal initiative to complete work without constant supervision.
• Demonstrates consistent work attendance as scheduled and addresses work-related problems with the proper individuals.
• Uses communication skills that include careful listening, being sensitive to other people’s thoughts and feelings, giving thoughtful responses, and timely and accurate reporting to appropriate people.
• Maintains confidentiality of both resident and staff information.
• Presents with a neat, clean appearance.
• Participates in designated facility in-services.
• Helps new staff learn job tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Meets age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior direct care experience.
• Current CPR certification.

Pay

Starting pay: $18 per hour.