Clare Bridge Caregiver - Brookdale Cary

Brookdale; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking compassionate individuals to provide dementia care. The role involves assisting residents with daily activities, ensuring their safety, and promoting independence. Candidates should have a high school diploma and knowledge of dementia care. Full-time and part-time positions available with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 3-6 months related experience or training in dementia care preferred.
• Knowledge of dementia, especially Alzheimer’s, is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides dementia care including adapted ADLs and meaningful engagement.
• Assists residents with daily activities and care plans.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment and responds to emergency situations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Dementia Care Knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Overview

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full-Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full-Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company-provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team-based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become U.S. citizens, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the posting date.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists residents and provides input regarding the care plan and daily activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and facilitating participation in programs and meals, encouraging independence.
• Participates in team behavioral expression meetings or discussions with community leadership.
• Knows residents’ life stories, preferences, routines, and interests.
• Serves meals, may assist in meal preparation following dementia-friendly menus, and encourages proper diet and fluid intake.
• Initiates or leads daily engagement programs based on residents’ interests and encourages socialization.
• Maintains residents’ records daily, documenting medication, engagement, incidents, and health changes.
• May assist with medication administration as permitted by state regulations, following physician orders and policies.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment, performing housekeeping duties as scheduled.
• Responds promptly to emergency situations and resident requests.
• Monitors resident locations and reports if a resident is unaccounted for.
• Encourages teamwork and cooperative interactions with co-workers.

This description provides an overview of the role’s responsibilities. All duties should be performed as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED, with 3-6 months related experience or training in dementia care preferred. Knowledge of dementia, especially Alzheimer’s, is required.

Certifications and Licenses

May need current state certification per state law to assist with medications and care duties.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing, walking, sitting
• Use of hands, reaching, climbing, stooping, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to communicable diseases, chemicals, biological hazards, and potential injury risks
• Occasional travel, weekend/evening shifts, on-call duties

Decision-Making and Skills

Makes routine decisions based on detailed guidelines; problems are generally solved with clear instructions or supervisor input. Requires basic skills to follow instructions, read and write simple communications, and communicate effectively in English.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range

$13.50 - $16.04/hour