Caregiver - All Shifts

FiveStar Senior Living.; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused senior living provider in Canton, GA, seeks compassionate Caregivers to assist residents with daily living tasks including personal hygiene, medication support, and mobility. Ideal candidates are dedicated to serving those in need, possess strong emotional intelligence, and have effective communication skills. This role requires passing background checks and drug tests. Join a team that values respect and support for all residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years or required by state regulations.
• Must pass state and company background checks and drug test.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene including bathing and dressing.
• Support medication administration for residents.
• Observe and report on residents' health condition.
• Provide emotional support to residents and families.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Listening skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.