Caregiver (Per diem)

Discovery Senior Living Holdings, LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Access to wages before payday

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Meals

Uniforms

Job summary

Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley, a Discovery Senior Living community, is growing and hiring Care Givers to provide hands-on care and emotional support in a safe, home-like environment.

No experience is required for most positions as on-the-job training is provided. Benefits include competitive wages, meals and uniforms, flexible scheduling, paid training and opportunities for advancement to improve residents' quality of life.

Qualifications

• CNA certification preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous experience with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
• Helping residents maintain independence, promoting dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Participating and assisting residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transfers, eating) as instructed.
• Engaging residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.

Skills

Superior customer service

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Certified Nurse’s Aid (CNA) certification preferred

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Discover your Purpose!

Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley, a Discovery Senior Living community is growing, thriving and has meaningful job opportunities available in a safe and supportive work environment.

We provide on the job training with no experience required for most positions.

We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms

The Care Giver's role includes providing hands on care and physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home like environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas
• Helping residents maintain independence, promoting dignity and physical safety of each resident
• Participating and assisting residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed
• Engaging residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred
• High School diploma/GED
• Must be 18 years of age
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with Residents, management and co-workers
• Superior customer service skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package if you decide to switch to Full-time.

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

EOE D/V