Caregiver

Hattie's Glen Memory Care; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hattie’s Glen Memory Care in Wisconsin seeks a dedicated Caregiver to provide compassionate assistance with daily living activities in a homelike setting. You will support residents with bathing, grooming, meals, mobility, and hydration, while maintaining dignity and independence.

Responsibilities include light housekeeping, accurate documentation, and reporting changes to supervisors. CNA or related training preferred; background checks are required to ensure a safe environment for residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CBRF or CNA training strongly preferred (Wisconsin).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Must pass caregiver background check per Wisconsin requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
• Support meal preparation, dining, and hydration to meet nutritional needs.
• Perform light housekeeping such as laundry, room tidiness, and common area upkeep.
• Report changes in resident condition or behavior to supervisory staff.
• Administer medications and delegated health-related services if authorized and overseen by an RN.
• Complete documentation and daily care records accurately.
• Foster meaningful relationships and promote socialization and emotional well-being.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; adhere to infection control and confidentiality protocols.
• Ensure compliance with Wisconsin DHS 83 (CBRF) or 89 (RCAC) as appropriate.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CBRF or CNA training

Job description

The Caregiver is responsible for delivering compassionate, high-quality care to residents in accordance with their individualized service plans. This includes assistance with personal care, medication support (if delegated), household tasks, and activity engagement. The Caregiver plays a key role in fostering a safe, respectful, and homelike environment that promotes resident independence, dignity, and quality of life.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility.Support residents with meal preparation, dining, and hydration, ensuring nutritional needs are met.Perform light housekeeping duties including laundry, room tidiness, and common area upkeep.Promptly report changes in resident condition or behavior to supervisory staff.Administer medications and perform delegated health-related services (if authorized) per RN oversight and DHS guidelines.Accurately complete documentation and daily care records as required.Foster meaningful relationships with residents while promoting socialization and emotional well-being.Participate in scheduled staff meetings and complete all required in-service trainings.Adhere to infection control, resident rights, and confidentiality protocols.Ensure compliance with Wisconsin DHS 83 (CBRF) or DHS 89 (RCAC) as appropriate.High school diploma or equivalent required.Minimum of 18 years of age.Prior caregiving experience preferred; CBRF or CNA training strongly preferred.Must pass caregiver background check per Wisconsin requirements.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Must be physically able to lift, push, and assist residents (up to 50 lbs) and perform tasks requiring mobility.Work Environment & Physical RequirementsStanding, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting required for much of the shift.Work performed in a residential setting, including exposure to cleaning supplies and bodily fluids.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.