Clare Bridge Caregiver

Brookdale Senior Living in; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living community seeks a Clare Bridge Caregiver dedicated to providing compassionate dementia care and supporting resident independence. This role involves assisting residents with daily activities, promoting social engagement, and maintaining documentation. The caregiver will thrive in a supportive environment recognized for diversity and offers comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Comprehensive benefits

Support for military personnel

Naturalization processes assistance

Qualifications

• Provides support to dementia residents following a person-centered service plan.
• Understanding of medication policies and procedures is preferred.
• Ability to document daily care and health changes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities including bathing and dressing.
• Manage documentation of medication and resident health changes.
• Lead engagement programs and encourage socialization among residents.

Skills

Respect and dignity

Independence encouragement

Teamwork

Communication

Adapted ADLs

Engagement planning

Job description

Clare Bridge Caregiver (Finance)

Provides dementia care including adapted ADLs, meaningful engagement, and communication to residents following a person-centered individual service plan. Treats residents with respect and dignity, recognizes individual needs, and encourages independence. Fosters a purposeful and engaging culture throughout the community.

Assists residents and provides input regarding the care plan and daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and attending programs and meals according to the individual service plan and interventions. Partners with residents to promote independence, encouraging them to perform as much of their own care as possible.

Participates in team behavioral expression meetings or discussions with community leadership. Knows residents' Life Stories, preferences, routines, and interests.

Serves meals in the dining room and may assist in meal preparation following dementia-friendly menus. Encourages residents to eat properly and stay hydrated, respecting their right to free choice. Reports any changes in eating habits to the supervisor.

Initiates or leads at least one Daily Path engagement program based on residents' Life Stories or programs like Solace. Encourages socialization and participation in person-centered activities and supports friendships among residents.

Maintains residents' records daily, including documentation related to medication, interests, incidents, observations, and health changes, in accordance with company policies. Reports any physical or behavioral changes promptly.

Assists with medication administration if permitted by state regulations, following physician orders and laws. Exhibits understanding of medication policies and procedures.

Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment, including housekeeping, laundry, and sanitation schedules.

Responds promptly to resident requests and emergencies, following proper procedures. Monitors residents' locations and reports if a resident cannot be located.

Encourages teamwork and cooperative interactions with co-workers.

This overview is not exhaustive; associates should perform all duties assigned by their supervisor.

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. We offer growth opportunities, health and wellness programs, comprehensive benefits, and support for military personnel and naturalization processes.

Salary range: $12.84 - $16.04. Role may include bonus opportunities. Benefits eligibility varies by employment status.