Caregiver (Per diem)

About the role

Discover your Purpose! Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley, a Discovery Senior Living community is growing, thriving and has meaningful job opportunities available in a safe and supportive work environment. We provide on the job training with no experience required for most positions. We offer rewarding career opportunities that include competitive wages, access to wages before payday, flexible scheduling options, paid training, opportunities for advancement, meals and uniforms.

The Care Giver's role includes providing hands on care and physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home‑like environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas
• Helping residents maintain independence, promoting dignity and physical safety of each resident
• Participating and assisting residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed
• Engaging residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred
• High School diploma/GED
• Must be 18 years of age
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with Residents, management and co-workers
• Superior customer service skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident insurance policies