Compassionate Caregiver - Day Shift

Peaceful Pines Senior Living; Spearfish (SD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Peaceful Pines Senior Living in Spearfish, SD is seeking a dedicated Caregiver to support residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. You will assist with daily living tasks, promote safety and dignity, and provide empathetic companionship to help residents feel safe, valued, and at home.

This role emphasizes collaboration with nursing, culinary, and enrichment teams, accurate documentation, and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering person-centered care and supporting independence.
• Strong communication with residents, families, and team members.
• Compassion, empathy, and patience in senior care.
• Ability to follow care plans and document changes accurately.
• Teamwork with nursing, culinary, and enrichment staff.
• Reliability and accountability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, mobility, and transfers.
• Support residents with eating, hydration, and overall comfort throughout the day.
• Provide care that promotes safety, dignity, independence, and personal choice.
• Assist with positioning, walking, bending, kneeling, and transporting residents as needed.
• Record vital signs and observe physical and emotional changes in residents.
• Provide support through conversation, companionship, and emotional presence.
• Recognize and honor each resident's preferences, routines, and personal history.
• Utilize person-centered and dementia-informed care techniques to support residents experiencing cognitive impairment, confusion, anxiety, or behavioral expressions.
• Answer call lights and pendant systems promptly and respond with urgency and compassion.
• Engage residents in meaningful interactions during care—not just task completion.
• Encourage participation in activities, social engagement, and dining experiences.
• Support residents in maintaining independence and choice in their daily routines.
• Observe mood, behavior, and engagement, and respond with empathy and understanding.
• Contribute to a warm, home-like environment where residents feel connected and valued.
• Document outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and intake accurately and timely.
• Communicate changes in health condition, behavior, or care needs to nursing leadership.
• Share important updates with team members across shifts to ensure continuity of care.
• Follow all documentation policies and regulatory requirements.
• Promote and support a positive work environment.
• Work closely with nursing, culinary, and life enrichment teams to support the full resident experience.
• Contribute to a culture of person-centered care and shared accountability.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and ongoing development.

Skills

Person-centered care

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Peaceful Pines Senior Living in Spearfish, SD is seeking a dedicated Caregiver to support residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. You will assist with daily living tasks, promote safety and dignity, and provide empathetic companionship to help residents feel safe, valued, and at home.

This role emphasizes collaboration with nursing, culinary, and enrichment teams, accurate documentation, and adherence to policies.