Compassionate Live-In Dementia Caregiver (Palm Springs)

Liberty Behavioral & Community Services, Inc.; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

Liberty Behavioral & Community Services, Inc. in Palm Springs, California, is seeking a compassionate Live-In Caregiver to provide high-quality, in-home care and companionship to an older adult with dementia.

The role emphasizes patience, safety, dignity, and respectful communication while supporting memory care needs. The ideal candidate has at least two years of professional caregiving experience, including dementia care, and holds a current CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional caregiving experience preferred.
• Previous hands-on experience caring for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease is required.
• Strong understanding of dementia-related behaviors, memory loss, confusion, and changes in cognition.
• Demonstrated patience, compassion, and ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Experience assisting with activities of daily living, personal care, mobility, meals, and companionship.
• Ability to pass applicable background and reference checks; CPR/First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, respectful, and attentive care to the client.
• Provide supervision and support appropriate for an individual living with dementia.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility as needed.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding when necessary.
• Provide medication reminders and support with established medication routines.
• Assist with safe ambulation and transfers as appropriate.
• Provide companionship and meaningful social engagement.
• Encourage cognitive, recreational, and daily activities.
• Maintain a calm, safe, and structured environment.
• Monitor changes in behavior, mood, appetite, mobility, or overall condition and communicate concerns to family or supervisor.
• Assist with light housekeeping, laundry, linen changes, and maintaining an organized living environment.
• Accompany the client to appointments, activities, errands, or other outings when required.
• Follow established care plans, routines, safety procedures, and family instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect the client's privacy and dignity.
• Communicate professionally and consistently with family members and other care team members.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Dementia/Alzheimer's care

Patience and compassion

Observation and safety awareness

Communication with family

Independent work

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Liberty Behavioral & Community Services, Inc. in Palm Springs, California, is seeking a compassionate Live-In Caregiver to provide high-quality, in-home care and companionship to an older adult with dementia.

The role emphasizes patience, safety, dignity, and respectful communication while supporting memory care needs. The ideal candidate has at least two years of professional caregiving experience, including dementia care, and holds a current CPR/First Aid certification.