Assistant Caregiver Assisted Living

Las Palomas Senior Living; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking an Assistant Caregiver to provide essential support to residents. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, responding to emergencies, and ensuring a safe environment for the elderly. The ideal candidate will have a calm demeanor and a passion for working with seniors. Join a team that values compassion and dedication, offering a supportive atmosphere and various benefits for both full-time and part-time members. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of seniors, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Daily Pay

Discounts through Perk Spot

Qualifications

• Experience working with an elderly population is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain certification within 30 days of hire, if required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with grooming, bathing, and personal environment.
• Transporting residents to activities and dining.
• Responding to emergency calls and requests in a timely manner.

Skills

Assistance in daily living activities

Emergency response

Documentation and reporting

Transporting residents

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

The Assistant Caregiver provides assistance to residents in a manner that meets or exceeds community expectations. You may be required to respond to emergency calls and situations; document and report care provided; and transport residents to various functions or locations. Familiarity and willingness to work with elderly population is essential for this role.

1. Providing residents with assistance in the activities of daily living such as grooming, bathing, and maintaining their personal environment.
2. Transporting residents within the community to activities, other departments, or dining.
3. Responding to emergency calls, resident and/or visitor requests, and environmental hazards in a timely, appropriate, and safe manner.
4. Reviewing and adhering to resident care plans as well as obtaining vital signs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• All state educational requirements for the position must be met.
• CPR certification.
• Experience working with an elderly population is preferred.
• A calm, helpful, and respectful demeanor is appreciated.
• If not certified, must be able to obtain certification within 30 days of hire, if required.

Additional Information

If you join Spectrum as a full-time team member, your story will include eligibility for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options. All part-time and full-time team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k), for paid time off, holiday pay, Daily Pay, and discounts through Perk Spot.

Spectrum Retirement Communities strongly encourage all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19; however, the vaccine is not a requirement to work with us.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC and all affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC also participates in the E-verify program through the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.