Compassionate Caregiver Assistant — Senior Living

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Short-term & long-term disability

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation seeks compassionate aides to assist residents in its Assisted Living Program with ADLs, medication reminders, and social support. You will follow schedules, document logs, and report concerns while upholding resident dignity and independence in a team environment.

Experience in senior care and basic computer skills are required; English proficiency is essential for communication and emergencies. A CNA or CHHA license may be required depending on the state.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in senior care.
• Proficient English for duties, communication, and emergencies.
• CNA or CHHA license may be required depending on state.
• Basic computer skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including reminders for medications, bathing, grooming, dressing, escorting.
• Follow supervisor-provided schedules for resident care.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents.
• Document daily logs of assistance.
• Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Respect and maintain residents' independence and dignity.

Skills

Experience in senior care

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Compassionate and professional

Team player

Independent decision making

Education

CNA or CHHA license (state requirement)

Job description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for providing assistance to residents in the Assisted Living Program with their activities of daily living, enabling them to lead a quality life while maintaining their dignity.

Job Description

• Provide assistance as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
• Follow the schedule of resident’s needs set out by supervisor.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents.
• Document daily log of assistance.
• Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.

Qualifications

• You have at least oneyearof experience working in senior care.
• Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.
• You may need to have a CNA or CHHA license depending on the state.
• You have basic computer skills.
• You are compassionate, professional, kind, engaging, empathetic and helpful.
• You have the ability to work as a part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and efficiently.
• You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in high stress situations.
• You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday.

Pay $17.50-18.50 hourly

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