Caregiver- Assisted Living

Bell Tower Residence; Merrill (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO and flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Referral bonuses

Early wage access

Job summary

Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, WI, seeks compassionate caregivers to support daily living activities for seniors in a 90-bed assisted living setting. You will assist with personal care, meal support, mobility, and medication assistance while promoting resident dignity and independence.

The role requires reliable, patient caregivers with ESL/English communication, strong teamwork, and a commitment to high-quality, person-centered care in a residential environment.

Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Performs all services required of a CNA including nursing and nursing-related services to individuals with cognitive impairments.
• Initial and ongoing data collection on all patients/residents under direction of RN/LPN.
• Implements plan of care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs.
• Provides direct patient/resident care and reports condition to RN or LPN.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident and facility information.
• Adheres to attendance and punctuality policies and arrives on time.
• Complies with safety procedures including infection control and PPE usage.
• Documents care results within established policies and scope of practice.

Skills

Good communication skills

English proficiency

Job description

Position – Assisted Living Caregiver

Location: Bell Tower Residence – Merrill, WI (On-site)

Status: Full-time | Part-Time | Casual

Schedule:

• Days (6:00am-2:00pm)
• PMs ( 2:00pm-10:00pm)
• NOCs (10:00pm – 6:00am) - Every other weekend
• Rotating Holidays - we want to work with your schedule

Job Summary

A Caregiver (PCW) or CNA at Bell Tower Residence is compassionate and dependable. In this role, you will provide hands‑on support with daily living activities, including personal care, medication assistance, meal support, and mobility, while promoting resident dignity and independence. Caregivers also monitor resident well‑being, communicate changes to the care team, and help create a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment. The ideal candidate is patient, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality care to seniors and individuals in a residential setting.

Compensation

• $15.00 - $19.36 per hour dependent on experience
• $1.00 per hour shift differential for PM Shift
• $2.50 per hour shift differential for NOC Shift

Benefits

• Health insurance options designed for flexibility
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO, True Flexible Scheduling, and Shift Differentials
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral bonuses, employee discounts, early wage access
• Benefits vary by number of hours regularly scheduled and employment status

Key Responsibilities

• Performs all services required of a CNA including providing nursing and nursing-related services to individuals with cognitive impairments.
• Initial and ongoing data collection on all patients/residents under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Implements plan of care based on patient/resident physical, psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs.
• Provides direct patient/resident care and reports condition and changes to RN or LPN.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
• Actively maintains the confidentiality of resident and facility information.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of residents by complying with facility policies on attendance and punctuality. Arrives and begins work on time.
• Has working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures, application of universal precautions for bloodborne pathogens, use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials.
• Demonstrates time management and prioritization of tasks.
• Document results of patient/resident care within established policies, procedures and scope of practice.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must have good communication skills
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English

Preferred:

• Prior experience as a Caregiver or CNA in a long‑term care setting

What You Can Expect

• Hiring manager contact within 1–2 business days
• 1–2 interviews with leadership and mentor
• Electronic onboarding and paid orientation
• Community tour, badge, keys, and ongoing paid training

About Bell Tower Residence

Join our 90‑bed assisted living, not‑for‑profit, highly respected community‑based residential facility (CBRF). We have a reputation for providing quality care to seniors in Merrill and the surrounding communities for more than 30 years. Located in the city of Merrill, we are a short 20‑minute drive from the Wausau.

Our community culture is guided by our Core Values

• Do the Right Thing
• Foster Positive Relationships
• Be Committed
• Be Innovative
• Coach, Guide, and Lead

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status.