Caregiver- Full Time Mornings

About the role

Caregivers are the main support providers to our residents. They offer emotional support, ease residents’ lives, and help maintain a high quality of life by assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as waking, toileting, feeding, safety, and social activities. Caregivers report to the Wellness Coordinator as part of the Resident Care Team. The role is challenging yet rewarding, with residents showing strong appreciation for the assistance provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): waking, toileting, feeding, safety, light cleaning, oral care, and bathing.
• Respond to resident emergency call systems in a timely manner.
• Provide assistance during mealtime, activities, or wherever necessary.
• Give emotional support by treating residents with respect, dignity, and a positive attitude.
• Promote resident safety and wellbeing through written and verbal procedures, safety equipment, and awareness of potential dangers.
• Assist with janitorial and housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Participate in shift change meetings to communicate resident status or special needs.
• Report changes in behaviors or medical conditions to community leadership.
• Follow direction from shift supervisors regarding care, emergencies, and resident needs.
• Communicate with outside agencies and community partners such as hospice and home health agencies.
• Complete required documentation (resident care summary, 24-hour report, shower logs, etc.).
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator and community leadership.

Competencies

• Patience: Understands people and processes before acting; tolerant and sensitive; follows established processes without shortcuts.
• Customer Focused: Dedicated to meeting and exceeding resident needs by building effective relationships and gaining trust and respect.
• Passion for Seniors: Strong drive to work with the senior population, often stemming from personal or prior professional experience.
• Integrity and Trust: Follows through on commitments, avoids shortcuts, and always does the right thing, even without direct personal benefit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• In North Carolina, CNA certification is required.
• Previous experience as a caregiver preferred.
• Previous experience working with the elderly or memory-impaired adults preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and gross motor skills; frequent use of bimanual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Occasional exposure to hot water and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds; up to 80 pounds of pressure may be placed on the associate during transfers using transfer belts or mechanical assists.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements including simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Constant standing and walking.