Compassionate Senior Caregiver — Flexible Schedules

Peaceful Pines Senior Living; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Premium pay differentials

Job summary

Peaceful Pines Senior Living seeks a dedicated Caregiver to support residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The role emphasizes compassionate, dignity-filled daily care with attention to individual histories and preferences.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, promoting safety and independence, and engaging residents through meaningful interactions and social activities.

Qualifications

• Must submit to a TB test in accordance with state regulations.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to perform physical tasks required in caregiving (lifting, bending, standing)

Responsibilities

• Assist Assisted Living and Memory Care residents with activities of daily living including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, mobility, and transfers.
• Provide care that promotes safety, dignity, independence, and personal choice.
• 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.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident and staff information.
• Follow all Peaceful Pines policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulations.
• Adhere to OSHA and CDC guidelines for infection control and safety practices.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized environment for residents and team members.
• Complete light housekeeping duties as needed to support resident comfort and safety.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Peaceful Pines Senior Living seeks a dedicated Caregiver to support residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The role emphasizes compassionate, dignity-filled daily care with attention to individual histories and preferences.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, promoting safety and independence, and engaging residents through meaningful interactions and social activities.