IHSS Attendant

Deercreekseniorliving; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving in Grand Junction, CO is looking for a compassionate caregiver to assist residents with personal care and daily activities. You will support bathing, grooming, feeding, mobility, and comfort, while observing changes and documenting care in partnership with the team.

This role emphasizes empathy, reliability, and clear communication, with opportunities for ongoing training and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Empathy, patience, and ability to work independently.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to understand family interactions and aging process.
• Beginning knowledge of nutrition and food service.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, and linen changes
• Assist with ambulation, positioning, and range‑of‑motion exercises
• Observe patient condition, report changes, and document care accurately
• Maintain a clean, comfortable home environment

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Assist with personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, and linen changes
• Assist with ambulation, positioning, and range‑of‑motion exercises
• Observe patient condition, report changes, and document care accurately
• Maintain a clean, comfortable home environment

What We Offer

• Meaningful, purpose‑driven work with a truly collaborative team
• Flexible schedules to fit your life and support balance
• Ongoing training and quality improvement opportunities
• A culture rooted in compassion, dignity, and respect

Salary range: $19.00 - $20.00

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Empathy, patience, and ability to work independently
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance
• Ability to understand family interactions and aging process
• Beginning knowledge of nutrition and food service
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.