Certified Caregiver

Bickford Senior Living; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Daily pay

Prescription savings

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living in Burlington, IA is seeking a Certified Caregiver to support residents with daily living activities, in a compassionate way that preserves dignity and enhances quality of life. This full-time role requires empathy, reliability and excellent communication.

We offer a full benefits package for full-time staff, including medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, prescription savings, and daily pay options.

Qualifications

• CNA license in good standing required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and organize time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Know the residents you serve and provide care per their service plans.
• Assist in activities of daily living, meal service and social engagement.
• Communicate changes in resident needs to branch clinical leadership.
• Care for residents with dementia using appropriate approaches.

Skills

CNA License

CPR

First Aid

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

*Starting at $16.50Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as a Certified Caregiver! The Certified Caregiver supports resident care within the branch, ensuring that Resident’s daily needs are met in a compassionate way that maintains their dignity, allowing them to live their life to the fullest!This position offers a full suite of benefits options that vary based on employment status. Some of the benefits include, but are not limited to:FULL-TIMEFull-time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for all benefits (medical, dental, vision, and voluntary products)Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employmentPrescription savings plansAll employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer matchPay available dailyEligible for PTOPART-TIMEPart-time employees (29 or fewer hours per week) are eligible for Voluntary Life, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Identity Protection, and Cyber MonitoringBenefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employmentPrescription savings plansAll employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer matchPay available dailyEligible for PTOPRNAll employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer matchPay available dailyEligible for PTOThere is no higher calling, no greater purpose than a caregiver. Somehow, we’ve come to believe that caregiving is just for some of us and not all. Yet, at our core, we are all made to love, connect, to extend ourselves in service to others. The question is… do we have the will to love, do what it takes, and risk ourselves in caring, even when the burden is great? In times of happiness and sadness, we are that caregiver” - www.bickfordseniorliving.com/caregivers-manifestoABOUT BICKFORD SENIOR LIVING:Bickford Senior Living is a community of caregivers who are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to enrich our resident’s happiness. Founded in 1991 in Olathe, Kansas, by the Eby Family. Mary Bickford, the matriarch of the family, was the first resident of a Bickford Branch and our namesake. That location became the start of a tradition of caring that has extended to over 50 locations in 7 states. Although Bickford Senior Living has grown in size… we pride ourselves in the family environment that is the foundation on which Bickford has served thousands of residents and employees throughout the years.www.bickfordseniorliving.com/our-storyAt Bickford, you will…Make a Difference Every DayWe are passionate about our mission — to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive CommunityThe care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.Ignite Your PotentialWe believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals.Responsibilities:Know the residents you serve, providing care based on their service plans.Assist in all aspects of a resident’s daily life, including activities of daily living, meal service, and social engagement.Appropriately communicate with branch clinical leadership when a resident’s needs change.Knowledge of how to approach and care for residents with dementia.Qualifications:An active CNA License in good standing.High School Diploma or GED.Willing to take additional training or education, which specific states may require.CPR and First Aid certifications are required.Ability to handle multiple priorities.Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.Competent in organizational and time management skills.Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills