Elder Assistant

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Bluffton (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling options

Competitive wages and benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking an Elder Assistant to support seniors with daily living activities, personal care, meal assistance, and mobility support. You will help with bathing, dressing, grooming, transporting to activities, and maintaining clean rooms and common areas.

We value compassion, reliability, and a commitment to quality of life for elders. The role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Commitment to caring for older adults and to the organization’s mission.
• Must complete annual training: 8 hours in-service annually; 4 hours dementia-specific training annually (if assigned); First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal care.
• Transport elders to activities, meals, and appointments.
• Serve meals and assist with dietary needs and dietary compliance.
• Conduct activities that engage and enrich the lives of elders.
• Clean and maintain elder rooms, common areas, and workspaces.
• Assist with incontinence care, morning and evening routines.
• Monitor and report changes in elders’ conditions to the Charge Nurse.

Skills

Compassionate care

English communication

Education

First Aid certification

Job description

Position Overview:

As an Elder Assistant, you will provide essential support to elders by assisting with daily living activities, maintaining cleanliness, and enhancing their overall quality of life. Your key responsibilities include:

• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal care.
• Transporting elders to activities, meals, and appointments.
• Serving meals, assisting with dietary needs, and ensuring dietary compliance.
• Conducting activities that engage and enrich the lives of elders.
• Cleaning and maintaining elder rooms, common areas, and workspaces.
• Assisting with incontinence care, morning and evening routines.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in elders’ conditions to the Charge Nurse.

Qualifications:

• A willingness to care for older adults and commitment to the organization’s mission.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to complete and maintain annual training requirements:
  • 8 hours of in-service annually.
  • 4 additional hours of dementia-specific training annually (if assigned to a dementia care unit).
  • First Aid certification from a recognized credentialing body (American Red Cross or equivalent).

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and stooping for up to 75% of an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects and individuals weighing up to and exceeding 350 lbs with the use of proper equipment.
• Exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly.
• Work in a variety of environments (clean, cluttered, unsanitary, etc.).
• Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and cleaning chemicals.

ADA Compliance:

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal opportunity and access to all applicants. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please let us know.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Competitive wages and benefits.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.