The Peaks, A Senior Living Community is hiring for a few new Certified Caregivers. Don't have your certification? No problem!

We are now offering a fully paid training to become a Certified Caregiver, offering a full-time position at minimum wage while you take our free training! In this course, you will learn how to make a difference with the latest skills and techniques of providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living for individuals living in or rehabilitating at a senior living or health care community. Apply now to learn more!

Benefits

The Peaks offers a fantastic benefits package for all employees including:

• Medical Insurance
• Telephonic/Online Visits through First Stop Health
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance/AD&D & Dismemberment
• Additional Voluntary Benefits Plan Options through Colonial Life
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Robust PTO Plan

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the nurse, e.g. range of motion exercises, assistance in ambulation or exercises.
• Performs personal care activities including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, skin care/nail care, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing, and others as directed/requested.
• Performs household services essential to health care at home including meal preparation/feeding, laundry and ironing, changing/laundering bed linens, light housekeeping and other services as offered.
• Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents. Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and to develop friendships with other residents.
• Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the nurse.
• Responds promptly and courteously to resident requests for assistance and emergency pull cords.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for residents by observing infection control practices, following facility guidelines, and reporting unsafe situation to the nurse.
• Assist residents in preparing and transporting for appointments and social programs.
• Assist with moving and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.

Education and Experience

• Prefer 6 months or more of experience in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any direct reports or supervisory requirements.