Caregiver

Hattie's Glen Assisted Living & Memory Care; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hattie's Glen Assisted Living & Memory Care in Waunakee, WI is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to assist residents with daily living activities and provide companionship. You will help with mobility, meals, and light housekeeping while maintaining a safe, homelike environment under supervision.

The role emphasizes dignity, independence, and quality of life, requiring strong communication and teamwork. Wisconsin background checks are required; CNA/training preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a Wisconsin caregiver background check.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: caregiving, CNA, or memory care experience.
• Medication administration experience (if delegated).

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility).
• Support meals, hydration, and dining assistance.
• Provide companionship and encourage social/rec activities.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry.
• Monitor well-being and report changes to supervisor.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Hatties Glen Waunakee - Waunakee, WI 53597, 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 & Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Support residents with meals, hydration, and dining assistance.
• Provide companionship and encourage participation in social and recreational activities.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, including laundry, room organization, and upkeep of common living areas.
• Monitor residents' well-being and promptly report changes in condition or behavior.
• Administer medications and perform delegated health-related services, when authorized and trained under RN supervision.
• Maintain accurate documentation and resident care records.
• Follow infection control, confidentiality, and resident rights policies.
• Attend required training sessions and staff meetings.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications

Required

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a Wisconsin caregiver background check.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Previous caregiving, direct care, assisted living, memory care, or healthcare experience.
• CNA certification and/or CBRF training.
• Medication administration experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and assist residents throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and transfer up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a residential healthcare environment, including exposure to cleaning products and bodily fluids.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.