Geriatric Care Assistant — Flexible Shifts + Benefits

Homewood Retirement Centers; Martinsburg (Blair County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, and life

Retirement contributions

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Homewood Retirement Centers in Martinsburg is seeking a compassionate caregiver to assist residents with daily living activities under licensed staff supervision. The role emphasizes dignity, independence, and safety, with emphasis on confidentiality and adherence to care plans.

Training is provided onsite; previous geriatric care experience is helpful but not required. Key duties include assisting with personal hygiene, meals, and mobility, observing and reporting changes, and participating in

Qualifications

• Ability to frequently lift and transfer up to 30 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn for an eight-hour shift.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform sequential tasks.
• Motivation and desire to work with geriatric residents.
• Excellent English communication, verbal and written.
• CPR certification and basic First Aid preferred.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant in the appropriate state a plus.

Responsibilities

• Treat all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
• Comply with established policies and procedures and maintain established standards and practices.
• Assist with or provide personal hygiene care, including bathing, shaving, changing clothing, nail care, and toilet needs.
• Ensure residents have clean, dry linen and make beds as needed.
• Support proper resident nutrition during meal and snack times.
• Perform resident treatments as assigned by the Head Nurse and within the nursing scope of practice.
• Accurately observe, record, and report changes in resident condition or needs to the Head Nurse.
• Actively participate in the planning of resident care.
• Promote activities of daily living according to the resident’s service plan.
• Conduct resident lifts and transfers according to the resident’s service plan and the Lift Free Program.
• Perform other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Skills

Lift up to 30 lb

8-hour standing

Organizational skills

Geriatric care interest

English communication

CPR preferred

LNA license a plus

Job description

Homewood Retirement Centers in Martinsburg is seeking a compassionate caregiver to assist residents with daily living activities under licensed staff supervision. The role emphasizes dignity, independence, and safety, with emphasis on confidentiality and adherence to care plans.

Training is provided onsite; previous geriatric care experience is helpful but not required. Key duties include assisting with personal hygiene, meals, and mobility, observing and reporting changes, and participating in