Caregiver/Resident Assistant

Legend Senior Living®; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Voluntary benefits

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Scholarships

Annual raises

Job summary

Legend Senior Living is seeking caring individuals to join our nursing team as Resident Assistants/Caregivers. You will help residents with daily living activities, such as personal care and meals, contributing to their comfort and well-being.

This role supports a compassionate, patient-focused team in a welcoming community. Responsibilities include assisting with daily care, documenting notes, coordinating with care staff, and maintaining clear communication about residents’ needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily care of residents including personal care, grooming, hygiene, housekeeping, laundering, social interactions, and meals.
• Monitor residents’ physical and emotional comfort and respond as needed.
• Document completed tasks such as daily shift reports, resident records, and negotiated service agreements.
• Communicate clearly to other staff about urgent needs for the next shift and any concerns to the Health Care Director.
• Demonstrate ability to manage assigned tasks within the scheduled shift.

Skills

Personal care

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Job description

A certified Great Place To Work (voted by associates) 8 years in a row!

Benefits-- Caregiver/Resident Assistant

• Medical, Dental, Vision offerings (for benefit eligible associates)
• Company Paid Life Insurance coverage in the amount of $30,000
• Voluntary benefits including: Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, legal/Identify Theft, and Disability insurance (for benefit eligible associates)
• 401(k) program including discretionary company match
• Competitive Paid Time Off (for full-time associates)
• Holiday pay
• Discretionary Scholarship program
• Annual performance evaluations/raises

JOB HIGHLIGHTS-- Caregiver/Resident Assistant

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join the nursing team as a Resident Assistant/Caregiver. You will make a difference in the lives of residents by assisting them with their activities of daily living.

Responsibilities-- Caregiver/Resident Assistant

• Assisting with the daily care of the residents, including: Personal care, grooming, hygiene, housekeeping, laundering, social interactions, and meals.
• Monitoring the resident’s physical and emotional comfort and responding as needed
• Documenting completed tasks such as: Daily shift report, resident records and negotiated service agreement
• Confidentially communicating clearly to other staff, such as: Urgent needs for the next shift and all concerns to the Health Care Director
• Demonstrating the ability to manage assigned tasks within the scheduled shift

Bonus opportunities-- Caregiver/Resident Assistant

• Employee referrals
• Employee of the month/year
• Resident tour (move-in)

Why we should be your “home away from home”

• Work environment: Our focus is to maximize the potential of every life we touch. We do this by creating an elegant community where our residents are surrounded by the highest standards of quality of service, environment and care. This includes Holistic Wellness, Gold Leaf Dining standards and vibrant Life Enrichment activities.
• Associate support available: Work friend trainer, employee assistance program, crisis care assistance, paid-time-off donations, continuing education opportunities, appreciation/sympathy gifts, family member discount.
• Associate growth opportunities: In addition to competitive pay, hundreds of associates are promoted each year! We conduct annual performance evaluations with raises.
• Company snapshot: Legend has been a family business for 30 years, and is adding multiple properties each year! Our awards include: Great Place To Work, Best of Senior Living Award, Innovative Programming in Senior Living.

Requirements

• Prefer: Previous experience in a similar role

Legend Senior Living is a drug free workplace and drug screening will be conducted at the company’s discretion. This position may require the associate to work evenings and weekends as needed. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.