Caregiver

FiveStar Senior Living.; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Springfield, TN, is seeking a dedicated Caregiver to assist residents with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. The ideal candidate has a strong emotional intelligence and listening skills, along with a minimum of a high school diploma. Responsibilities include providing personal hygiene support, assisting with mobility, and ensuring resident safety. This role requires sensitivity and a passion for helping those in need.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old or the state-required age.
• Must pass State and company background checks and drug test.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Helping with personal hygiene, including bathing and dressing.
• Supporting residents with medication.
• Assisting residents with mobility and eating.
• Provide toileting and incontinent care.
• Take vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse.
• Observe health and report issues to Nurse or supervisor.
• Detail daily reports at end of shift.
• Provide emotional support and comfort for residents and their loved ones.
• Assist residents with mobility in and out of bed, chairs, or wheelchairs.
• Assist with eating and drinking.
• Contribute to resident safety and clear communication.

Skills

Strong emotional intelligence

Listening skills

Customer service

Caregiving

English proficiency

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Medication supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum age 18

Job description

The Opportunity

The Caregiver position provides support for our community’s residents with the essential day-to-day tasks they can no longer perform or need help with. Caregivers are responsible for helping people with their daily tasks, such as laundry, cleaning, bathing, dressing, and taking their medication. Successful Caregivers are sensitive, respectful, and are passionate about helping those in need.

What You’ll Do

• Helping with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Supporting residents with medication.
• Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community.
• Toileting, incontinent care.
• Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and pulse.
• Observe and report on residents’ health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectively.
• Detail daily reports to Nurse, or designated charge person, at end of shift.
• Provide emotional support and serve as a source of comfort for residents and their loved ones.
• Assist residents with mobility by helping them get in and out of bed, chairs, or wheelchairs.
• Assist residents with eating and drinking.
• Responsibilities include customer service, caregiving, resident safety, and communication.

What You’ll Bring

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, although mandatory in certain states.
• Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old, or the age required by state regulations, whichever is higher.
• Working experience alone, on a team, and on projects start to finish.
• Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills.
• Dedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the residents.
• Must pass State and company background checks and drug test.
• Take Vital signs.
• Assisting resident with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations).
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.