Care Associate - Assisted Living (AL)

Senior Lifestyle; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in a supportive environment. This role offers a flexible schedule and focuses on providing essential daily living assistance, emotional support, and maintaining the dignity of residents. Ideal for those who thrive in a team setting and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. With a comprehensive benefits plan, including health, dental, and retirement options, this position is perfect for individuals looking to grow in the senior care field while enjoying a work-life balance. Embrace the opportunity to work with a caring team and positively impact the lives of residents.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

DailyPay access

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working in senior care.
• Acceptable proficiency in English for job duties and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and medication reminders.
• Document daily assistance and inform supervisor of resident concerns.

Skills

Compassion

Professionalism

Empathy

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

CNA or CHHA license

1 year of experience in senior care

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

We are looking for team members for ALL SHIFTS!! We offer flex schedules and Weekend Only shifts (every other weekend). A team environment with a work-life balance!!

Simple Application Process

• Provide assistance as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
• Follow the schedule of resident’s needs set out by supervisor.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents.
• Document daily log of assistance.
• Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
• Respect residents’ confidentiality.

Qualifications

• You have at least one year of experience working in senior care.
• Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.
• You may need to have a CNA or CHHA license depending on the state.
• You have basic computer skills.
• You are compassionate, professional, kind, engaging, empathetic, and helpful.
• You have the ability to work as a part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and efficiently.
• You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in high-stress situations.
• You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.