Caregiver-MC Full Time 3p-11p

Sunshine Retirement Living; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Retirement Living in the United States is seeking a Caregiver to provide person-centered care, fostering independence, dignity and safety for residents in assisted living and memory care.

You will assist with daily living activities, monitor residents, follow procedures, and work as part of a team. CPR/First Aid certification and excellent communication are required; prior senior living experience preferred and background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of related experience and/or training.
• State-required certification as applicable.
• Current and valid first aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Team player with strong customer and organizational skills.
• Previous experience in senior living preferred.
• Pass background, health screening, and TB clearance.
• Willingness to train in dementia care practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health, safety, and well-being of residents; report changes.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating).
• Support memory-impaired residents with empathy and communication.
• Follow shift-change procedures and proper documentation.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and engaging environment for residents.
• Encourage participation in activities and promote cognitive engagement.
• Respond to emergencies; provide first aid per procedures.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Customer service

Organizational skills

Work under time constraints

Professional conduct

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First aid and CPR certification

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Caregiver

FLSA Status: Hourly, non-exempt

OVERALLJOB PURPOSE

Asa Caregiver, youembodyourprincipleofPerson-Centered care andsupportour missionstatementthroughPeople,Passion,andExcellencebyprovidingthehighest standard of care and customer service. In assisted living and memory care, you foster independence, dignity, and safety while offering compassionate support tailored to residents’ cognitive and physical abilities.

MINIMUMJOBQUALIFICATIONSANDREQUIREMENTS

• Highschooldiplomaorequivalentisrequired
• Sixmonthsofrelatedexperienceand/ortrainingorequivalentcombinationofeducationand experience
• Appropriatecertification,asrequiredbystate
• CurrentandvalidfirstaidandCPRcertification
• Demonstratedabilitytocommunicatepolitelyandeffectively(inEnglish),bothverballyandin writing, with residents and staff
• Meetstate-relatedrequirements(ifapplicabletoposition)
• Abilitytoworkinateamsettingandbeateamplayer
• Maintainapositive,respectful,andprofessionalapproachwithcoworkers andresidents
• Possessexcellentcustomerandorganizationalskills
• Abilitytoworkundertimeconstraintswithlittlesupervisionandmeetdepartmentdeadlines.
• Previousexperienceinseniorliving,preferred
• Satisfactorily pass Sunshine’s and state-regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and
• TBclearance(ifapplicable)
• Training or willingness to train in dementia care practices (validation, redirection, and engagement strategies

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor health, safety, and well-being of the residents. Promptly report any changes in resident’s
• physical condition and/or behavior to Health Services Director or Health Services Coordinator
• Properly follow shift-change procedures and documentation
• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating
• Support residents with memory loss by using patients, empathy, and specialized communication techniques
• Assist in keeping the environment safe and happy for residents
• Encourage and/or remind residents to participate in activities. Promote purposeful, individualized engagement that supports dignity and cognitive abilities.
• Immediately respond to resident emergencies; provide first aid assistance; debrief and document incident following company procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

OTHERJOBDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non- perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community Management, or others
• Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required
• Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude
• Represent the Community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner
• Adhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor
• Adhere to and follow company policies, procedures, and standards
• Promote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service at all times
• Maintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the company (and/or other company staff as needed)
• Maintains certifications as necessary such as First Aid, to fulfill state regulations (if applicable)
• Communicate with residents’ families, as directed by supervisors, to support resident well-being and care coordination

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands and Work Environment

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Pushing, pulling and/or reaching

X

Grasping and fine manipulation

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

X

Talk or hear

X

Taste or smell

X

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

More than 100 pounds

X

The Community reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.