Geriatric Care Aide — Part-Time, Rotating Shifts

Glacier Hills Senior Living Community; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Mentoring at Your Skill Level

Phone carrier discount

Health insurance

Job summary

Glacier Hills Senior Living Community is seeking a part-time caregiver to assist residents with daily living activities and support transfers, mobility, and safety. Rotating shifts are required, and prior healthcare or geriatric experience is desirable to ensure compassionate, professional care.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, feeding, and mobility, documenting care, and following established policies to protect residents and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year experience within a healthcare setting preferred.
• Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred.
• Superior customer service skills and professionalism.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
• Supports the admission, transfer, and discharge process for the Resident.
• Assist Elders with daily living functions such as dental care, feeding, bathing, dressing/undressing, nail care, hair care, and shaving according to expressed preference.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed. Provide daily Range of Motion Exercises. Record data as instructed. Answer Resident calls promptly.
• Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties (i.e., exposure to body fluids, lifting, transferring, use and disposal of personal protective equipment).
• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., gait belt, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents in accordance with plan of care.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Glacier Hills Senior Living Community is seeking a part-time caregiver to assist residents with daily living activities and support transfers, mobility, and safety. Rotating shifts are required, and prior healthcare or geriatric experience is desirable to ensure compassionate, professional care.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, feeding, and mobility, documenting care, and following established policies to protect residents and staff.