Care Staff

Calyx Living; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Calyx Living in Durham is seeking energetic Care Staff for our assisted living community. You will assist residents with personal care needs, monitor self-administration of medication, and help with meals while observing residents for changes in condition.

Must have a safety-first attitude, compassion for seniors, and be available on weekends. Strong communication with residents and families is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Caregiver experience strongly preferred.
• Compassion and a desire to work with seniors.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and families.
• Strong sense of maturity.
• Ability to adapt to each resident and setting.
• Trustworthy and attentive.
• 18 years or older.
• Must be available to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care needs and monitor medication self-administration.
• Assist with meal services and observe residents for changes in condition.
• Record and report vital signs and ensure resident safety.
• Complete incident reports as needed.

Skills

Caregiver experience

Compassion

Communication with residents and their

Maturity

Adaptability

Trustworthiness

Weekend availability

Job description

Calyx Living is actively seeking energetic Care Staff for our assisted living community located in beautiful North Durham off the Eno River and just minutes from Duke University, the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and the American Tobacco Campus in downtown Durham's vibrant entertainment district.Care Staffassist and provide direction to residents with personal care needs, including but not limited to monitoring self-administration of medication, insuring resident hygiene, obtaining and recording residents vital signs, maintaining safety of residents, completing incident reports, assisting with meal services and observing residents for any changes in conditions.

Must have a "safety first" attitude towards all of our residents and staff.

Qualifications:

• Caregiver experience strongly preferred
• Must have compassion and a desire to work with seniors
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and families
• Strong sense of maturity
• Ability to adapt to each resident and setting
• Trustworthy and attentive
• 18 years or older
• Must be available to work weekends